In "Grumpy Pants" by Claire Messer, a little penguin wakes up feeling out of sorts, wearing a pair of grumpy pants that affect his mood. As he waddles through his day, the penguin navigates various encounters that only seem to intensify his crankiness. However, with some gentle encouragement from friends and experiences that challenge his perspective, he learns the importance of opening up and letting go of his negativity. This charming story captures the journey of managing emotions and finding joy, illustrating how connecting with others can brighten even the grumpiest of days. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-2nd grade.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Albert Whitman & Company .

Claire Messer is a graduate of the Cambridge School of Art. She works by hand, using traditional printmaking processes to create her picture books, which include the Busy Bus series by Jody Jensen Shaffer and her own Grumpy Pants . She lives in the UK.