Leo Wakes Up Grumpy - by Corlette Douglas (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

"A fresh rendering of a popular topic, detailing anger management with a welcoming point of view." --School Library Journal, Starred Review

Growing up is fun, but it can also be tough sometimes . . . Join Little Leo as he learns about his own feelings and helps young readers embark on their own social emotional learning in a sweet and relatable way!

To Leo, each day is a new adventure. Some days are lots of fun, but some days he feels like he woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Why is Leo feeling so grumpy today? And how can he become happy again?

A cheerful and familiar story about being grumpy and having other feelings. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child's emotions.

This cheerful and relatable story explores the experience of feeling grumpy and other emotions. As the second book in the Leo series by Corlette Douglas, it focuses on Leo's daily life and emotions, helping young readers start to understand their own feelings. Part of the Clavis Toddler collection, the book features a color-coded train system on the back cover that highlights the age group and skills being emphasized. This SEL-focused story introduces toddlers to social-emotional learning in an engaging and accessible way, with a lovable character and relatable situations that resonate with young readers.

Review Quotes

This little dude's got attitude. Leo radiates big mood, from the top of his bouffant hairdo to the bottom of his mismatched socks. His grumpiness slashes across walls in bright, spiky lines. It percolates from his pouty bottom lip. Only some unconditional love from his dog and calming techniques from his mom help Leo's day turn from grim to great. Many books discuss how to cope with outsized emotions, but this one reflects a different view, with art that pops and feels wholly unique. VERDICT A fresh rendering of a popular topic, detailing anger management with a welcoming point of view.-- "School Library Journal, Starred Review"

About the Author

Corlette Douglas is a Guyanese-American artist and children's book author-illustrator from Brooklyn, New York. She's a ten-year veteran in children's media, with work ranging from animation to print, creating content meant to educate and entertain. Readers will soon discover that she's a vibrant and colorful human being who carries those characteristics over into her work. Corlette enjoys creating characters that are compelling, authentic, and relatable. They often deal with the everyday struggles of making hard choices, overcoming intimidating situations, or experiencing big emotions in a small body.