As an old man grumbles his way through a rainy morning, spreading gloom, his neighbor, a young child, spreads cheer while hopping through puddles in frog-themed rainwear.

Jack's grandfather is always grumpy and also a bit scary, but during a visit to the country house where his grandfather lives with the brave Aunt Ellie and Uncle Wilbur, Jack learns that his grandfather was once very different.

"Have you ever had a grumpy day and not known why? Penguin is having a grumpy day like that. No matter what he does, he just can't shake it! Sometimes the only thing left to do is wash the grumpy day away and start over"--

Feeling too grumpy to fly, Bird begins to walk and finds that his mood changes as other animals join him.

Introduces Grumpy Unicorn, the grouchiest magical creature ever, and describes his few likes and many, many dislikes.

The jungle animals try to share their excitement over Christmas with Jim Panzee, but he feels too grumpy to appreciate their efforts.

"Have you ever been a little anxious about going to a party? Jim Panzee feels that. Porcupine is having a big party, and according to Jim's best friend Norman, there will be--gulp--dancing. Jim can DEFINITELY not dance. When he tells his friends, they all try to teach him cool moves--surely that's the only reason Jim isn't excited about this party! In this hilarious sequel to GRUMPY MONKEY, kids will learn that it's okay not to go with the flow if...

Goat is the grumpiest animal at Sunny Acres farm until he remembers that there is more to life than eating and being alone.

Elephant wakes up in a grumpy mood, but a present on his doorstep--a hat--cheers him and he sets out to greet his neighbors who all, it seems, need hats of their own.

"When it's bright outside, Adele is the heart of her community, greeting everyone who comes into her cafe with arms wide open. But when it rains, she can't help but stay at home inside, under the covers. Because Adele takes such good care of her friends and customers, one of them decides to take care of her too, and piece by piece leaves her little gifts that help her find the joy in a gray, rainy day. Along with cute-as-a-button illustrations, The...