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Does a monkey get grumpy? Find out in Adam Ming’s new book!
Today marks publication day for Does A Monkey Get Grumpy?, a bright and fun non-fiction picture book written by Moira Butterfield and illustrated by Adam Ming that explores emotions and animal welfare.
With a different emotion per spread, this funny, moving and adorable picture book explores emotions such as sad, happy, grumpy and kind. Children will love making connections between their own feelings and their favourite animals – including elephants, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, monkeys, deer and much more.
Out now!
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