Grumpy Bird
by Jeremy Tankard
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Read in October, 2007
It happens. One day you wake up on the wrong side of the bed or, in this particular case, nest. When Bird woke up one day he was, not to put too fine a point on it, grumpy. With grumpiness comes a kind of ennui so, without eating, playing, or flying, Bird goes for a walk. If he was hoping for solitude, though, this probably wasn't the best plan. As Bird meets up with various friends they all join him for his stroll. First Sheep. Then Rabbit. Then Raccoon. By the time Beaver and Fox join the fun ...more
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Read in June, 2008
Great read-aloud to show the power of friends over bad moods! Silly-looking Bird wakes up in a grumpy state. Other animals, one by one, follow Grumpy Bird as he mopes along. This book's message is shared in a gentle, entertaining way.
Writing connection: How do you help your friends feel better when they are like Grumpy Bird? What do you do to get over a grumpy mood?
Writing connection: How do you help your friends feel better when they are like Grumpy Bird? What do you do to get over a grumpy mood?
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Read in March, 2008
Damn, this is a great-looking book. Fantastic colors and lines. A perfect gift for your graphic designer friend's little kid (it'll be just as much a gift for your graphic designer friend). A good story, too, about being determined to be grumpy, then suddenly forgetting you are...I read the bird with a voice like Dustin Hoffman's in Midnight Cowboy.
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Read in June, 2007
recommends it for:
people who are grumpy in the morning (that's me)
This is the perfect book for someone who wakes up in the morning grumpy--Bird does, and way his friends defeat his grumpiness is great--because of the cartoon-like illustrations make grumpy bird hilarious! You kind of have to go look at this book--but it's definately my current kid's fav. (and yes I am a kid's bookseller).
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Read in December, 2007
Grumpy bird wakes up on the wrong side of the nest and is really grumpy! He acts grumpy to his friends who don't really seem to care that he is in a bad mood. They just want to be with their friend. Being with his friends is just the trick to help Grumpy bird get out of his slump. It is a great storytime book.
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Read in July, 2007
I'm simply tickled by this picture book -- everything works beautifully together - the brush stroke, the blending of painting and photographs, the expressions on the bird and the other animals, and the joyous celebration of a simple act, and the flight into fancy at the very end. Delightful!!!
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Read in March, 2008
Grumpy Bird is so grumpy that he doesn’t want to do anything but walk. When the various animals follow him, he forgets to be grumpy. While the story is nice, the illustrations are what make the book. I love the bright colors. My favorite picture is the one with beaver-check out his teeth!
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Read in September, 2007
I am a grumpy bird.
This book is perfect--Grumpy Bird is so grumpy in the morning all he can do is go for a walk. It ends with him getting a snack with his friends. Oh man, me to a T.
Ms. Crabby becomes Ms. Mac when she has a snack...
Sequel anyone?
This book is perfect--Grumpy Bird is so grumpy in the morning all he can do is go for a walk. It ends with him getting a snack with his friends. Oh man, me to a T.
Ms. Crabby becomes Ms. Mac when she has a snack...
Sequel anyone?
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Read in March, 2008
The illustrations in this book are great! Bird wakes up grumpy and can't explain why. He is grumpy and short with all his friends, but they stick with him and he suddenly realizes that having his friends around have cheered him up.
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Read in December, 2007
recommends it for:
grumpyheads that need cheering up
Grumpy Bird has so much charisma, that even when he's too grumpy to fly, he gathers followers. And their faith in their friend is not unfounded - Grumpy Bird soon awakes to the possibities of fun to be had! Silly and fun!
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Read in January, 2008
This is a terrific story about a grumpy bird who goes for a walk and acquires a stream of friends following him, which leads to Bird ending up not so grumpy after all. Smart language and clever drawing style.
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Could easily be grouped with Henkes A Good Day and Bunting's Hurry! Hurry! for some comparisons. I liked the bright colorful artwork, especially the expressions on Grumpy Bird's face. Hilarious!
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My kids think this book in hysterical! I love reading it to them as well. I had no problem reading it 5 times in a row! Your kids will love this one.
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Read in November, 2007
recommends it for:
artists (easy cool digital effects) and kids
I love the artwork in this book. It is funny and and easy to read aloud in silly voices that kids like.
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Read in October, 2007
I love Grumpy Bird's grumpy face. Unfortunately, this is the only book I've actually finished in a while.
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Read in February, 2008
Hilarious. Plus, just look at that cover! This one will keep everyone's attention. Love it!
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What every child needs when they are so grumpy. Plus, I love this style of artwork.
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Grumpy Bird can only stay grumpy for so long with his friends around!
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Read in December, 2007
Hilarious! Reminds me of the men in my family.
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Grumpy Bird makes the best grumpy face ever.
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