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The Grouchies
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The Grouchies (2010) (edit title/settings)

by Debbie Wagenbach (Author) (edit contributors)

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An appealing, read-aloud book about grumpiness and anger - and how to banish these negative emotions with positive thoughts. It takes a light-hearted approach to anger management, which is an important topic for youngsters. It repeats phrases in a way that will appeal to children - and will... read more

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A grouchy day often starts in the morning, so the story begins there. The unnamed little boy in the story is not ready to get up. When he is surrounded by a host of frowning, gray clouds he lets them push him out of bed and chooses to follow their grumpy advice. It's all downhill from... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

A grouchy day often starts in the morning, so the story begins there. The unnamed little boy in the story is not ready to get up. When he is surrounded by a host of frowning, gray clouds he lets them push him out of bed and chooses to follow their grumpy advice. It's all downhill from there. He doesn't want oatmeal for breakfast. His sister annoys him by playing with his bear so he bullys her and makes her cry. At the park he upsets his friends by kicking sand at them. Dad intervenes and says it's time to go home. A rotten day gets worse when he can't make his puzzle pieces fit. The final meltdown takes place in the kitchen when Dad asks little grouchie to help with the dishes. At last, the little boy gives up and at bedtime is reassured by Mom and Dad that things will get better. Mom even indicates that she had a battle with the grouchies when she was five like him. Finally, good thoughts overcome bad thoughts and the next day brings a completely different reaction to the grouchies banter.

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  • Grouchies: Frowning clouds in various shades of gray.
  • Boy: A five-year old boy who is attacked by the Grouchies.
  • Mom: An understanding caregiver.
  • Dad: An understanding caregiver.
  • Smileys: Rollicking smiley faces who are complete opposites of the Grouchies.
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “"Grouch and grump at everyone you meet throughout the day. Don't be nice to anyone and you will get your way."”
    Grouchies

First Sentence edit see section history

Today the grouchies got me.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Debbie Wagenbach (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Steve Mack (Illustrator)
  2. Mary C. Lamia (Contributor)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Magination Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9781433805431
Page Count: 32

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