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Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out — Content Guide for Parents

By Suzanne LangRandom House Children's Books2021-09-07ISBN 978059342832032 pages
Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out

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

About this book

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. 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.

For more easy reading fun, look for Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas!

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.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence in the book. The story focuses on emotional literacy and the character's attempts to deal with his grumpy feelings, which does not involve any physical conflict. No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and aims to help children understand and express their feelings without introducing fear or distress.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out have violence?

    No violence in the book. The story focuses on emotional literacy and the character's attempts to deal with his grumpy feelings, which does not involve any physical conflict.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and aims to help children understand and express their feelings without introducing fear or distress.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The narrative centers around a chimpanzee managing his emotions, without any references to religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The focus is on the character's emotional journey rather than any discussions of race or racism.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out have profanity?

    No profanity present in the book. The language used is appropriate for young readers and focuses on emotional expression rather than inappropriate language.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The narrative focuses on emotional experiences rather than environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The narrative is centered on a child's understanding of emotions and does not include any themes related to sexuality.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It centers around emotional literacy and does not promote traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The search results focus on the emotional journey of the character Jim Panzee, without any mention of LGBTQ+ representation or themes.

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