Books About Grumpy Old Men

The Best Grumpy Old Men Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about grumpy old men? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Grumpy Old Men

Pretty Kitty
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Pretty Kitty

A lonely man resists, but can he deny a growing number of kitties?

32 pages· 481 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 562 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: A solitary old man finds an unexpected visitor on his doorstep—a single kitty. As more kitties arrive, his resolve to keep them away is tested. Will his heart open to these persistent feline friends? This playful rhyming tale explores the power of companionship and the unexpected ways love can grow. With each new kitty, the man's home and heart face a delightful challenge. Can he resist their charm, or will he find room for them all?
Those Darn Squirrels!
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008

Those Darn Squirrels!

A grumpy old man tries to keep birds in his backyard during the winter by building birdfeeders, but his plans are foiled by clever squirrels.

32 pages· 919 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,569 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Old Man Fookwire loves painting birds, but they leave him lonely each winter. To keep them around, he fills birdfeeders with treats. Enter the mischievous squirrels, who raid the feeders, sparking a hilarious battle of wits. As the birds fly south, the squirrels hatch a surprising plan that might just warm the old man's heart. Can these unlikely adversaries find common ground, or will their antics drive Fookwire to his wits' end? Discover the unexpected charm in this delightful tale of rivalry and friendship.