Grumpy Monkey Oh, No! Christmas by Suzanne Lang, Max Lang

Release: September 14, 2021
Format: Hardcover, eBook
Publisher: Random House Studio
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
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Jim Panzee, our favorite #1 New York Times bestselling grumpy monkey, is feeling like quite the Scrooge this holiday season!

It’s Christmas time in the jungle, and Jim just can’t get into the holiday spirit. Then Norman offers Jim a festive green banana and Jim feels sick, making everything seem worse. All the other animals in the jungle are ready and eagerly awaiting Christmas, but Jim feels everything stinks. Norman tries to find the solution…and shows Jim that everything can be solved with a soothing cup of tea and time spent with a good friend.

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.

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About Max Lang:

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.

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Grumpy Monkey Oh, No! Christmas Review:

“Grumpy Monkey Oh, No! Christmas” is the latest installment in the series, and while I have not read any of the Grumpy Monkey books, I adored this picture book!

Let me start by mentioning how creative the author made the storyline. From the catchy names like “Jim Panzee” to a Christmas-themed story set in the rainy jungle with no Christmas colors, “Oh, No! Christmas” certainly stood out for me and made it memorable. The plot beautifully highlights how if we changed our perspective of our surroundings and became thankful for the positive things, our life would fill with joy.

I know few people in my life, just like Jim, the Grumpy Monkey. The author portrayed all the characters charmingly, and I paused to admire each of them. I love the Oxpecker’s fondness for Christmas, Marabou’s love for singing, and sweet Norman. Even Jim was hilarious as the grouchy monkey who is pessimistic about everything.

The illustrations are also adorable and quirky and immediately make you smile. I loved the expressions of Jim, Norman, and the rest of the characters. Even the illustrations are so creative, like when the animals use leaves to wrap up the Christmas presents. This picture book is one that the kids would surely enjoy for the beautiful illustrations. Even the adults would resonate and self-reflect to be thankful for the positive things in their life, no matter what challenges they are facing.

Overall, “Oh, No! Christmas” is a lovely addition to the “Grumpy Monkey” series. I hope to pick up more books in the series and revisit Jim and the other colorful cast.

Giveaway Details:

3 winners will win a finished copy of GRUMPY MONKEY OH, NO! CHRISTMAS, US Only.

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