Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever: Includes Hidden Easter Eggs!

Grumpy Monkey #11

by Suzanne Lang, Max Lang (Illustrator)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Everyone's favorite grump, Jim Panzee, star of the bestselling Grumpy Monkey series, has caught a bad case of spring fever and wakes up feeling very silly in this delightful new picture book.

When Jim runs through the jungle laughing and shouting with glee,  the other animals are very concerned.  This just isn’t the grumpy Jim they know.  Soon Norman diagnoses Jim with a bad case of spring fever and tells Jim that he needs to find a cure. The other jungle animals offer Take a calming breath! Sniff lavender! Take a nap! Try a time-out! Jim tries everything to get his grump back, but when nothing works, it becomes contagious and the other animals catch spring fever too. Soon the jungle erupts into a silly celebration of springtime as they all join in the fun.

From the bestselling team Suzanne and Max Lang comes another fun filled adventure starring the beloved chaacter Jim Panzee. Lively illustrations offering a belly laugh on every spread will delight the many Grumpy Monkey fans.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Childrens, Humor, Storytime, Emotion, Kids

35 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 2, 2024

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was published a few days ago. I read it to my son and he really liked it. Jim Panzee has spring fever and the jungle animals want to help him to calm down but he gets angry. Then Norman tells him to embrace the spring fever and finally Jim enjoys the spring without caring what other animals think. The illustrations are beautiful and the stickers are cool.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Newest in the series, this may be my favorite! Gorgeous illustrations, and
striped eggs to be found and counted on each page, just about. Loved Jim's crown!

The books in this series will be gifts for those learning to read going forward.

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jim Panzee woke, feeling silly, but didn't know why. His jungle friends explained to him that he had Spring Fever. Try as he might, Jim couldn't shake the feeling, so he took his friend's advice to do several different activities.

[Jaimee · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was so cute! And I didn't know about the hidden eggs until my co-worker read it! We love grumpy monkey!

[Prince William Public Libraries · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Grumpy Monkey: Spring Fever" is the ninth and newest picture book in the Grumpy Monkey series. In this story, Jim Panzee (Grumpy Monkey) wakes up on a lovely spring day. He's feeling very silly and full of energy. A friend tells him he has Spring Fever. Jim freaks out and thinks he needs a cure for his fever. However, the water buffalo tells him it isn't really a fever.

All his animal friends give him suggestions on things to do to calm down, but Jim doesn't want to calm down. The gorilla tells Jim to enjoy his Spring Fever by doing spring activities. The animals tell him different fun things to do, like decorating eggs, hiding the eggs, then finding the eggs, planting flowers, eating a special dinner, making an Easter bonnet, and more. The other animals see Jim having so much fun that they all run off into the jungle and join Jim in the celebration.

The funny and colorful pictures of the jungle and the wild animals make the story come to life. This book is perfect for the springtime and Easter holiday. Kids will Love the Silly Grumpy Monkey!

- Review by Diane E., Bull Run Library Staff

Click here to find the book at Prince William Public Libraries.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Who would ever have predicted that a grumpy monkey would become so popular? I'm not sure if it's the very idea of an animal being grumpy or his personality or the cartoonlike artwork, but the concept clearly works well, amusing many youngsters. In the latest installment featuring Jim Panzee, the world's grumpiest critter, Jim is in a much more mellow mood than usual. In fact, when he wakes up and is feeling fine, it's clear that he has a case of spring fever, something with which many readers can relate. But this is a fever that Jim doesn't want cured, and he ignores the advice of his well-meaning friends. Since the old adage that if you can't beat them, join them has some truth, his friends join him in his frolic through the jungle. It appears that spring fever is highly contagious. Teachers may want to share his one as spring approaches or maybe on one of those perfect spring days when it's so hard to concentrate. Fans of the previous books will like this one just as much as the others.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very cute book but I have one issue. I don't see many people or animals getting energetic around springtime. A lot of people get very happy but running around? Not really. But, hey, it's a children's book so have at it. I loved the illustrations and how the snake acted. He was very fun but I would keep an eye on him. He held the baby bunny around its neck and said to pet the bunny, he also wrapped the bunny in "blankets". Yeah, definitely keep an eye on him.

Also, the monkey's name is Jim Panzee. I think his brother is Chim Panzee.

[Read Ribbet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suzanne Lang's popular character Jim Panzee the grumpy monkey is back this time with spring fever. Lang clever embeds strategies for helping one calm themselves down when spring fever gets the better of us and then embeds activities that can be down to use that extra spring energy. The book invites more close examination by placing striped eggs throughout the book for the reader to look for. The book also comes with stickers that the reader can use to support the story.

[The Loco Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grumpy Monkey is such a fun SEL series for elementary students—learning through the hilarious lens of a monkey in the forest who experiences different emotions. In this story, our monkey has “spring fever” and he can NOT remain calm! 🤪

The theme of all these stories is that it’s okay to feel your feelings!

[Lori Tart · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't wait to use this adorable entry in the Grumpy Monkey series with my preschoolers during story time next month. Jim Panzee isn't in a bad mood this time; he's got spring fever and learns to direct it in creative and cute ways so he doesn't drive himself and his friends into a frenzy. Great ideas for spring fun.

[Dannaca · Rating 4 out of 5]

We read this for our Springtime Storytime. Everyone enjoyed Jim's antics. This was my favorite of the grouping for this story time because of all the different animals offering suggestions for fun spring activities. The illustrations are really good too, especially the pages where Jim looks calm, but doesn't feel calm. It was very well done and the kids found it really funny.

[Ellon · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars (I really liked it)

This was so cute! I loved the suggestions for things to do to calm down and things to do for spring. The illustrations are bright and filled with expression and energy.

[Ashley Anita-Barriga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun book for younger children! It is about a monkey having so much energy and does not know how to contain it! All his jungle friends give him wonderful ideas to have that energy! Can be a very interactive book with your class!

[Justine · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter picked this book out because she really likes Grumpy Monkey. She his one had bright illustrations and a funny story to go along with them. My daughter was asking if our animals will get spring fever ahhaha.
We would recommend this read to everyone.

[Bree Sotirovich · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Jim! I have read another Grumpy Monkey story and I love his little personality. He has friends who are helpful and adorable. These make great read alouds and have many different books in the series.

[Ramzee Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so good. I loved it. Kids would really enjoy all the illustrations and Jim. I also loved how you can find striped eggs and can count them on each page. This would be a great book for learning how to count for littles.

[Lil Omaha · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this new release, Spring Fever, Grumpy Monkey wakes up and is super happy. He is laughing and shouting with glee, very unlike himself. The animals realize he has a case of spring fever!

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

The friends of Jim Panzee (that name never gets old) help him deal with his spring fever. As always, the hilarious illustrations put this book over the top.

[Kassi | sassykassispages · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wanted to give this to my nephew but not with a name like Oxpecker. Really, you couldn’t have come up with anything better?

[kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

better than the original

[Kaylee Harkness · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super fun and hilarious! My kids loved the egg hunt !

[Jeremy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the Grumpy Monkey equivalent of the character from "I Think You Should Leave" who says: “I just take everything way too far! I got too hyper.”

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading this with my students was really fun and they loved how joyful Jim was during the book!

[Y.Poston]

such a fun celebration of spring
hidden eggs!

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

Illustrations adorable, fun to look for the eggs. One of my favs in the series.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Grumpy Monkey tries to resist the fact that he caught Spring Fever.

[Ame · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just want to know who Jim stole those eggs from, and if they are okay with him painting them and hiding them.

[K · Rating 4 out of 5]

the name of Jim Panzee made me laugh out loud. The book deserves all the stars just for that alone

[Phillip Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5: Jim learns the importance of regulating all the energy that comes from the coming Spring and serves as an inspiration for all his pals.

[Gretchen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love, love, love the multicultural references of things to do in the spring!