Right now it's 110 degrees outside where I live in Clovis, California! It's too hot to do anything outside! And not too much to do indoors. Boy do I feel grumpy!
So I thought this would be the perfect time to review the book "GRUMPY MONKEY" by Suzanne Lang. It's a picture book that describes how all of us at sometime feel. I love reading picture books. They're just plain fun to read out loud to kids and grown-ups as well!
Jim Panzee, (a nice play on the word chimpanzee, because he is one), wakes up in a terrible mood and he doesn't know why. Nothing seems right. The bananas are too sweet, the sky too blue. His friend, Norman, says Jim is just grumpy. But Jim insists that he is NOT GRUMPY!
Jim's friends try to encourage him and make him smile by having him do things they like to do, like taking a stroll, lying in the cool grass, splashing in the water, etc.
Nothing works until Norman sits with his friend Jim and together they reflect on the day and conclude . . . sometimes it's okay to be grumpy, even on a wonderful day!
(I feel better already!)
I bought this book at the bookstore but it is also available on Amazon.
After I have read a good picture book I like to extend the reading experience for children and teachers by creating question and answers sticks, writing prompts, and a craft to go along with the book. If you would like to extend the reading experience and comprehension with this book you can visit my TeachersPayTeachers store and review my product.
Happy Reading!
Kathy
