Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out

Grumpy Monkey Step into reading

by Suzanne Lang, Max Lang (Illustrator)

Funny monkey Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, tries to show emerging readers how to get rid of a bad mood.

Grumpy Monkey Jim Panzee wakes up one morning and decides that it's time for a new Jim. He asks his jungle friends to get him so mad that he can get rid of all his grumpy feelings and will be grumpy monkey no more. It seems to work until his friend Norman reminds Jim that it's best just to be himself, grumps and all.

Easy-to-read words and colorful illustrations will hook young readers on the lifelong habit of reading.

Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Holiday, Chapter Books, Storytime

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2021

About the author

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Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mister loves this series, and personally, I can really identify with Grumpy Monkey sometimes more than I should. A great continuation of the series for beginning independent readers.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a good message. I liked the simplicity and the theme!

[Krista · Rating 1 out of 5]

I do not appreciate books that promote grumpiness and throwing tantrums…thus 1 star from me!

[Magnus Lien · Rating 4 out of 5]

It made me laugh and it hit my heart
A bit loving

[Nicola · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jim Panzee the chimpanzee is finding himself easily grumpy, even at New Years! Miss 7 enjoyed reading and we're going to check out the graphic novel that he features in.

Miss 7 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book to Julianna for 2nd time. She gives it 5 stars. She says she liked it because he was grumpy and then got happy. And then the bird woke him up early and he got grumpy again. And reminded monkey about him being his new you. I liked that ending Gorilla accepted Monkey the way he is.

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hilarious story about a grumpy monkey named Jim who wants to get all of his grumpiness out before the new year begins. His friends help irritate him so he will be unusually grumpy. Nice twist at the end. Highly recommended for Grades K-3.

[Brandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jim gets rid of all his grumps on New Year’s Eve! He celebrates at midnight with his friends. But then, stupid oxpecker wakes him up at the butt-crack of dawn on New Year’s Day & Jim gets mad at her! I don’t blame him—I don’t want to be woken up early for NO REASON, either!!

[Christine Grant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Countdown to Kindergarten: Letter G

Everything is going wrong and that is making Grumpy Monkey very grumpy. Can he stomp his way out of it?

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jim Panzee learns it's best to be true to himself.

[Miss Sarah]

Grumpy monkey wants to start the New Year off fresh so he is trying to get all his grumps out before the New Year. Nice lessons. Preschool and up.

[Jon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Jim decides that character grow would ruin the IP.

[Jasen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t bear rhino farts! 💨

[Joanne Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fans of the picture books will like this silly early-reader series. I liked the premise of this one and laughed throughout, but was disappointed by the ending.

[Awjtf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny book!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jim decides to get all his grumps out before the new year. Everyone does their best to annoy him to help him get his grumps out. I could have done without the potty humor.

[Jessica's Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grumpy New Year Jim

Jim Panzee demonstrates the perfect experience of a New Year’s resolution.

The style, words, and phrases are high quality.

Grumpy again and that’s okay. :)

[Pinky · Rating 2 out of 5]

Jim tries to be nice in the New Year, but it turns out he's grumpy.

[Holly Letson · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's best to just be yourself.