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Grumpy Monkey Board Book — Content Guide for Parents

By Suzanne LangRandom House Children's Books2019-10-15ISBN 978059312399732 pages
Grumpy Monkey Board Book

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The hilarious #1 New York Times bestselling classic about a chimpanzee in a very bad mood—is perfect for young children learning how to deal with confusing feelings. This board book version with sturdy pages is just right for the littlest readers to play with again and again!
Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can't understand it--how can he be in a bad mood when it's SUCH a beautiful day? They have lots of suggestions for how to make him feel better. But Jim can't take all the advice...and has a BIT of a meltdown. Could it be that he just needs a day to feel grumpy?

Suzanne and Max Lang bring hilarity and levity to this very important lesson on emotional literacy, demonstrating to kids that they are allowed to feel their feelings.

Grumpy Monkey is the first title in a series of books targeted at different ages that encourage kids to feel their feelings.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Grumpy Monkey Board Book appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence in the book. The story revolves around a chimpanzee dealing with his bad mood, which is presented in a gentle and humorous manner. No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and aims to help children understand and accept their feelings.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Board Book have violence?

    No violence in the book. The story revolves around a chimpanzee dealing with his bad mood, which is presented in a gentle and humorous manner.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Board Book have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and aims to help children understand and accept their feelings.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Board Book have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The story is centered around emotional literacy and does not include any religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Board Book have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The characters are animals, and the narrative does not address race as a central theme.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Board Book have profanity?

    No profanity present in the book. The language used is appropriate for young children and focuses on emotional expression.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Board Book have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The story centers on emotional experiences rather than environmental issues.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Board Book have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The narrative is focused on emotions and does not include any themes related to sexuality.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Board Book have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It focuses on emotional literacy rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Board Book have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The narrative focuses on a chimpanzee navigating his emotions, which does not include any LGBTQ+ content.

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