Grumpius NEW

Reading Level: 1–2 Interest Level: Pre K–3

Grumpius

Grumpius doesn’t like anyone—except Winnie Brown . Winnie has a very beautiful garden that many people want to visit . Winnie and Grumpius are a perfect pair, but when Winnie becomes busy and distracted by visitors, she forgets all about Grumpius . Winnie doesn’t notice until it’s too late, and Grumpius has gone . Distraught, Winnie calls for her grumpy orange cat, who returns home when Winnie makes a compromise about her time spent with Grumpius . Beautiful illustrations bring this heartwarming story to life, and readers will learn about time management, caring for others, and true friendship . SEL connections: • Role in family well-being • Evaluating consequences of one’s actions • Concern for others

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Grumpius

Jennifer Gold • 978-1-4994-8814-2 Illustrated by: Jessica Gadra eBook: 978-1-4994-8815-9 • PB: 978-1-4994-8812-8 [E] M PENDING ©2022

Reading Level: 1–2 Interest Level: Pre K–3

8” x 10” • Library Binding • 24 pp . • Full-Color Illustrations

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR:

JENNIFER GOLD is a freelance writer who lives in Devon, England . Almost every day she walks down to the pebbly beach to commune with the birds and check on the waves . JESSICA GADRA lives in Buffalo, New York, in a big old house with her writer husband Alex and a large collection of fairy tales .