Grumpy Monkey the Best Present

by Suzanne Lang

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A birthday gift brings Jim to a tricky choice

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From the world of the #1 New York Times-bestselling Grumpy Monkey
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A birthday gift brings Jim to a tricky choice

Jim Panzee’s birthday celebration turns into a small social dilemma when Marabou says her present should be saved for last—and it disappoints him. With friends offering conflicting advice, Jim must decide how to respond, while Norman suggests that honesty can be paired with kindness. The birthday-gift mix-up gives this early reader a concrete way to explore truth-telling and tact, alongside the familiar fun of Jim’s enthusiasm for fruit. The story centers on the challenge of being honest when someone else’s feelings are involved.

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Young children beginning to read independently, especially those interested in animal characters.
Families and educators looking for a story about honesty and considerate communication.
Fans of Jim Panzee and the Grumpy Monkey books.

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HonestyKindness and tactFriendshipBirthday celebrations

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Book overview

A new early reader from the world of the #1 New York Times-bestselling Grumpy Monkey about saving the best for last - and what to do when someone else's best is your worst.

It's Jim Panzee's birthday, and his friends are coming over. We all know what means: Presents! Jim loves presents! Marabou insists that her present is the best and Jim should "save the best for last." So Jim opens all his other gifts: A pineapple! A papaya!! Figs!!! Bananas!!!! What could possibly be any better than pineapple, papaya, figs, and bananas? Turns out: Not Marabou's gift. Now Jim has to figure out if he should pretend he loves the gift or tell Marabou the truth. With his friends all giving him conflicting advice, Norman from next door steps in with the best advice of all: "You have to tell the truth. Just find a nice way to say it."

As always, bestselling creators Suzanne Lang and Max Lang deliver a hilarious and simple story with bold art and a lesson at its core.

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