Grumpy Bird - by Jeremy Tankard

About the Book

Feeling too grumpy to fly, Bird begins to walk and finds that his mood changes as other animals join him.

Book Synopsis

This hilarious story about shaking off the grumpies with a little help from your friends by the talented Jeremy Tankard is now a board book!

Bird wakes up feeling grumpy. Too grumpy to eat or play. Too grumpy even to fly. "Looks like I'm walking today," says Bird. He walks past Sheep, who offers to keep him company. He walks past Rabbit, who also could use a walk. Raccoon, Beaver, and Fox join in, too. All the while, Bird grows grumpier and grumpier! But before he knows it, a little exercise and companionship help Bird overcome his bad mood. This winsome, refreshingly original story is sure to help kids (and grown-ups) giggle away theirs, too!Safe for all ages.

Review Quotes

"Jeremy Tankard's deceptively simple tale is a useful tonic for moody kids -- and their parents -- but the best thing about it is the comic perfection of Bird's face as he marches along in a fury." -- The Wall Street Journal"Grumpy Bird would make a good addition to storytimes with themes of emotions or imagination." -- School Library JournalAwards for Grumpy Bird - Los Angeles Times Favorite Books of 2007- Nominee, Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award, 2008- Nominee, CBA Libris Award, Children's Illustrator of the Year, 2008- Shortlist, The Amelia Francess Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award, 2008- Nominee, Shining Willow Award, 2007- OLA Best Bets, 2007- CBC Sounds Like Canada Children's Book Panel Selection- Nominee, Blue Spruce Award, 2007- Toronto Public Library "First & Best" booklist- Nominee, Early Years Niagara Literary Award

About the Author

JEREMY TANKARD is the creator of the Los Angeles Times Favorite Book Grumpy Bird and its companions Boo Hoo Bird, Hungry Bird and Sleepy Bird, and the illustrator of several acclaimed picture books, including Rachel Vail's Piggy Bunny and David LaRochelle's It's a Tiger!. The beloved Bird books are bestsellers in Tankard's native Canada. He lives in Vancouver with his wife and two children.