Grumpy Monkey: Party Time!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Grumpy Monkey: Party Time!

By Suzanne Lang, Max Lang (Illustrator)

Part of the Grumpy Monkey series

A group of friends teach a reluctant member how to dance for a party.

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44 pages· 455 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Jim Panzee dreads Porcupine's party because it involves dancing, something he can't stand. Despite his friends' attempts to teach him, Jim remains anxious. On the dance floor, he finally admits his discomfort, sparking a revelation among others like Water Buffalo. As more animals confess their own unease, Jim wonders if there's a place for them at the party. Can they find a way to enjoy themselves without dancing? This tale explores the courage to speak up and the discovery that fun comes in many forms.

From the publisher

Everyone’s favorite New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is back in this hilarious sequel about managing social anxiety and listening to your needs! 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! Now, their job complete, the other animals sweep Jim along, all the way to the dance floor. Jim is dipped, swayed, and twirled until he can’t take it anymore–he just doesn’t like to dance! When he lets everyone know, he’s met with disbelief…until Water Buffalo reveals that he doesn’t much care to dance, either. As more and more animals have the courage speak their truths, does this mean there’s no place for them at this party? In this hilarious sequel to GRUMPY MONKEY, kids will learn that it’s okay not to go with the flow if they’re uncomfortable, and that speaking up about what they need can help others speak up, too–and maybe they need the same thing!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
44
Words
455
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD510L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about apes and monkeysBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 15, 2019
First published
October 1, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593118627

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