Grumpy Monkey
The Grumpy Monkey runs 32 pages and is a 2019 edition, per Random House Studio. Jim the chimpanzee is in a bad mood for no reason, his friends keep suggesting ways to cheer him up, and in the end he decides it is fine to feel grumpy for a day.
- 0-3 yearsAge
- 32Pages
- board bookFormat
- Suzanne LangAuthor
How the Grumpy Monkey stacks up
Against the 138 board books we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the typical range for board books (16 to 30).
Within the typical range for board books (2011 to 2023).
Within the typical range for board books ($7.99 to $9.99).
What sets the Grumpy Monkey apart
Measured against the 138 board books we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Dial Books Room on the BroomNext to it, the Grumpy Monkey is 6 more pages; 7 years newer.
- Golden Books I Am a BunnyNext to it, the Grumpy Monkey is 6 more pages; 15 years newer.
- Random House Books for Young Readers Wonderful BabiesNext to it, the Grumpy Monkey is 6 more pages; 3 years older.
Book at a glance
| Format | board book |
|---|---|
| Pages | 32 (other board books here: 8 to 120) |
| Trim size | 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 |
| Edition year | 2019 |
| Age label | 0-3 years (from penguinrandomhouse.com) |
What it's about, per the publisher
Jim the chimpanzee is in a bad mood for no reason, his friends keep suggesting ways to cheer him up, and in the end he decides it is fine to feel grumpy for a day.
Where to buy the Grumpy Monkey
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Full specs
| Random House Studio Grumpy Monkey | |
|---|---|
| Type | Board book |
| List price | $8.99 |
| Author | Suzanne Lang |
| Illustrator | Max Lang |
| Publisher | Random House Studio |
| Format | board book |
| ISBN-13 | 9780593123997 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Trim size | 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 |
| Age (publisher) | 0-3 years |
| Edition year | 2019 |
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Grumpy Monkey: questions answered
From Random House Studio's published specs, last checked 2026-11-05.
What age is Grumpy Monkey for?
The publisher lists "0-3 years". Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What is the ISBN of this edition?
9780593123997, the board book edition, 32 pages. Other editions (paperback, hardcover, lap size) have different ISBNs.
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Where these specs come from
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