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Grumpy Monkey Valentine Gross-Out

Suzanne Lang

Ready to read Ages 4–8 NYT Best Seller
Published
2022

Content report card

What's inside

High confidence

Violence

Fighting, weapons, death

Language

Swearing, crude humor

Sexual content

Romance intensity, nudity

LGBTQ+ themes

Presence of characters or themes

Scary or mature

Horror, trauma, heavy themes

Substance use

Alcohol, drugs, smoking

What it offers

Positive messages

Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience

Positive role models

Characters who model good judgment and growth

Educational value

History, science, culture, how the world works

A note for parents

This is a lighthearted Valentine's Day picture book from the popular Grumpy Monkey series that uses silly humor to teach children about different types of love and kindness. The story features a grumpy protagonist who learns acceptance and inclusivity through a friend's patience, modeling good friendship and emotional growth. There are no concerning content issues—no violence, language, or mature themes—making it appropriate for preschool through early elementary readers who enjoy the series' humor.

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The New York Times #1 bestselling character Jim Panzee is very grumpy about Valentine’s Day until his buddy Norman shows him that the holiday is for everyone. Two pages of full-color stickers are included for extra fun! This holiday hardcover book is brimming with the same silly humor that characterizes all the beloved... The New York Times #1 bestselling character Jim Panzee is very grumpy about Valentine’s Day until his buddy Norman shows him that the holiday is for everyone. Two pages of full-color stickers are included for extra fun! This holiday hardcover book is brimming with the same silly humor that characterizes all the beloved titles in the bestselling Grumpy Monkey series. When Jim Panzee hears Oxpecker cooing over her doting boyfriend on Valentine’s Day, he has just one thought: Gross. But Jim finds out that not everything about Valentine’s Day is hearts and kisses. Jim learns there are different types of valentines and many kinds of love, such as love for a parent or for friends.

Shelved under

  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Young Adult
  • Children's fiction
  • nyt:picture-books=2023-01-22
  • New York Times bestseller

ISBN 9780593486924 · National Geographic Books