Grumpy Monkey Valentine Gross-Out

Suzanne Lang

National Geographic Books, Nov 29, 2022 - Juvenile Fiction - 32 pages

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.

About the author

SUZANNE LANG produces, develops, and writes children's television. Formerly with Cartoon Network, she is presently the story editor of an animated comedy series for Cake Entertainment and Copa Studios. Suzanne has a BFA in film and television from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

MAX LANG is an animation director, storyboard artist, character designer, and illustrator. He codirected the adaptation of The Gruffalo, which was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA, as well as the adaptation of the picture book Room on the Broom, which has won numerous awards, including the Cristal for Best TV Production at the Annecy Animation Festival.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Grumpy Monkey Valentine Gross-Out; Grumpy Monkey
• Author: Suzanne Lang
• Illustrated by: Max Lang
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: National Geographic Books, 2022
• ISBN: 0593486927, 9780593486924
• Length: 32 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Apes, Monkeys, etc; Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Celebrations / Valentine's Day; Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings