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. - Starred review, School Library Journal

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?

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.

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.

Review Quotes

★ "PreS-K-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. - Starred review, School Library Journal

About the Author

Corlette Douglas is a Guyanese-American artist and author of children's books from Brooklyn, New York. She's a 10-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 is a vibrant and colorful human being who carries those characteristics over into her work. Corlette adores creating characters that are compelling, authentic, and relatable. Her characters often deal with the everyday struggles of making hard choices, overcoming intimidating situations, or dealing with big emotions in a small body.