Meet Grumpy Monkey - the loveable character who shows us that it's perfectly okay to feel grumpy! When everyone tells Grumpy Monkey he should be happy and swing from the trees, he discovers something important: he doesn't have to pretend to feel differently than he does. Sometimes being grumpy is exactly how you're supposed to feel! Perfect for ages 1-5, this groundbreaking story teaches little ones that all feelings are valid and it's okay to not be happy all the time. Through Grumpy Monkey's authentic journey, children learn that they don't have to put on a happy face when they're feeling different inside, and that true friends accept them exactly as they are. "Stories That Matter for Little Hearts" 📚 Get Your Copy: ⏰ Watch the Read-Aloud: Join me for a cozy 4-minute Storytime where we meet the monkey who changed everything about how we think about feelings! Grumpy Monkey, Original Grumpy Monkey, Children's Books, Read Aloud, Story Time, Kids Stories, All Feelings Valid, It's Okay to be Grumpy, Bad Moods, Grumpy Feelings, Emotional Validation, Feelings are Okay, Don't Force Happiness, Authentic Emotions, Mood Acceptance, Emotional Honesty, Being True to Yourself, Accepting Feelings, Jungle Animals, Monkey Stories, Emotional Learning, Big Feelings, Emotional Awareness, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Character Building, Toddler Books, Preschool Stories, Ages 1-5, Early Childhood, Picture Books, Bedtime Stories, Animated Stories, Storytime with Naomi, Children's Read Aloud, Kids YouTube, Educational Videos, Family Content