In "Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas!" by Suzanne Lang, Jim Panzee is feeling a bit off, and all his friends are excitedly preparing for a banana party. As the whimsical chaos ensues, Jim struggles to keep up with the festivities. Despite his grumpiness, he learns that it’s okay to feel different from those around him and that being true to oneself is important. With charming illustrations and a heartfelt message, the story highlights the importance of expressing emotions and embracing individuality, proving that even the grumpiest among us can find joy in unexpected places. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Step Into Reading .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-1st grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-6 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Random House USA Inc .

Suzanne Lang (Author) Suzanne Lang produces, develops and writes for children's television. She is a producer for Nickelodeon international's animated-shorts program and previously worked for Cartoon Network. Suzanne loves animals (especially cats and monkeys) and chocolate (especially with praline filling. )Max Lang (Illustrator) Max Lang is an animation director, storyboard artist, character designer, and illustrator. He codirected the film adaptation of The Gruffalo, which was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA, as well as the Oscar-nominated adaptation of Room on the Broom, which has won numerous awards, including an International Emmy, a BAFTA, and the Cristal for Best TV Production. Suzanne and Max live in England with their daughter and a trouble-prone cat.