
By Suzanne Lang, Max Lang (Illustrator)
Part of the Grumpy Monkey: Step Into Reading series
Jim's friend is too busy with bugs to play. Can they find balance?
Jim Panzee is frustrated when his friend Norman's bug collection takes over their playtime. As Norman's menagerie grows, Jim feels left out. When the bugs multiply, Jim urges Norman to release them. But a new ladybug might change everything. Will their friendship survive the swarm?
Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series is very grumpy when his best friend Norman is too busy with his ever-expanding bug collection to play. When Norman shows Jim his pet butterfly, Butterfly-Butterfly, Jim is suitably impressed, especially when Norman spouts butterfly facts. Then Norman adds Beetle-Beetle 1 and Beetle-Beetle 2 and so many more to his menagerie. Now Norman spends all his time feeding and caring for his pets and doesn’t have time to play. Grumpy Monkey Jim feels left out. And when all the bugs have babies, Jim declares that Norman has too many and persuades his friend to set them free. But then Norman sees a ladybug… Simple bug facts, easy-to-read words, and dynamic and humor-filled illustrations will lead young readers to a lifelong love of books. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell engaging stories. They are perfect for children 4-6 who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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