In our second episode of The Story Stage, we read “Grumpy Monkey” by Suzanne Lang & Illustrated by Max Lang.

This book follows a Chimpanzee named Jim who wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, and all of the friends who try to cheer him up along the way.

After we read the book, we discuss the importance of recognizing and accepting the way we’re feeling, and chat a bit about how we can be a good friend to someone else we know who may be feeling grumpy or sad.