
By Suzanne Lang, Max Lang (Illustrator)
Part of the Grumpy Monkey series
A picky eater faces a tempting new snack. Will he try it or say 'Yuck!' again?
Jim Panzee, the Grumpy Monkey, always says 'Yuck!' to new foods. But when he's offered a snack that promises sweetness, will he finally give it a try? This delightful tale explores the challenge of trying new things, especially for the pickiest eaters. As Jim navigates his reluctance, young readers will wonder if he'll discover a new favorite treat. A humorous and relatable story for toddlers who resist unfamiliar foods, this book encourages little ones to embrace the unknown with a taste of adventure.
This original story tackles a common toddler issue as the bestselling character Grumpy Monkey finds out that it’s okay to try something new. Jim Panzee gives the same answer whenever he is offered something unfamiliar to eat–YUCK! He gives that same answer when he’s encouraged to “just try it.” But when picky eater Jim is offered a snack that promises to be sweet and tasty, he just might give in–and discover that he likes it! Here’s a story for all those toddlers whose all-purpose response to any new food is “Yuck.” Suzanne and Max Lang, experts in all things Grumpy Monkey, present a funny book that just might help win over the pickiest of picky eaters.
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