In "Grumpy Monkey: The Egg-Sitter," by Max Lang, the beloved character Jim Panzee is back in a delightful new adventure. When Jim is left in charge of an egg, he discovers that being an egg-sitter is not as easy as it seems. Throughout the story, Jim navigates the challenges of protecting the egg while dealing with his own grumpy demeanor. As he interacts with his friends and learns to take care of the egg, Jim ultimately finds joy and humor in the unexpected responsibilities. This charming tale emphasizes themes of friendship, patience, and embracing new experiences. [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 2023 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.