Always So Grumpy

Name: Always So Grumpy
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781728216201
Price: 22.0 NZD
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By Erin Guendelsberger

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Summary

Always So Grumpy by Erin Guendelsberger is a delightful children's book that centres around an ever-grumpy character, exploring themes of mood, friendship, and empathy. As the story unfolds, we discover how friends and cheerful experiences can brighten even the grumpiest of days, teaching young readers about the importance of understanding and acceptance.
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Format: Hardback

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Description

A delightfully amusing interactive book that proves there's always a way to turn a grumpy mood into a positive attitude.

An all-new interactive picture book full of humour and sweetness perfect for the lovable grumps in your life!

This adorable little hedgehog is always so GRUMPY. Seriously, don't even try to make the hedgie laugh with a silly noise, a tickle, or rocking it to sleep. It won't work! ...or will it? Go ahead—hug, shake, and spin the book in this fun and interactive read aloud to see if a little love can make it feel better and turn that frown upside down!

Readers of Don't Push the Button and Press Here by Herve Tullet will love this cute, interactive story! We can all feel a little grumpy and have bad moods sometimes, and this sweet and funny picture book for kids is a great way to talk about those big, confusing feelings with children and show them you care.

The best book and perfect gift for:

Toddlers and children ages 3-7
Social emotional learning and teaching children about identifying emotions and self-regulation
Preschool and kindergarten learners—great for back to school and at-home learning activities for kids!
Birthdays
Holiday stocking stuffer and Christmas gifts for kids
Easter baskets
and more!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728216201

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Wonderland

Contributors:

Illustrated by AndoTwin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Erin Guendelsberger Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

ERIN GUENDELSBERGER is the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author of LITTLE RED SLEIGH and writes children's stories and poems. She studied writing at Hamline University and Bowling Green State University and now pursues adventure in Ohio with her husband, daughters, and a cat named Hennimore.

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