I Am Not Grumpy!

Illustrated by Sydney Hanson
LIST PRICE $19.99

About The Book

In the vein of Grumpy Monkey and Unicorns are the Worst!, this laugh-out-loud picture book from the creators of I Am Not Happy! gives voice to a black rain frog who swears she’s not grumpy—despite what her expression may suggest!

With a cozy burrow, puddles to play in, and a never-ending buffet of juicy bugs, this black rain frog is the happiest amphibian in the land…so why does everyone think she’s grumpy? Sure, she may have a permanent pout that you might call a serious case of “Resting Frog Face,” but this sulky squeaker is as content as can be. Don’t you believe her?

The cheerful little frog teaches her animal neighbors to not judge a critter by its cover in this hilarious and heartwarming story.

About The Author

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Caroline L. Perry is the award-winning author of I Am Not Grumpy!I Am Not Happy!, A Hug for PunchNighty Knight, Messi’s MagicThe Memory CakeThe Corgi and the Queen, and more books for young readers. Caroline also coaches kids in writing and soccer and spends her free time daydreaming about travel adventures. Born in the UK, she now lives in Los Angeles with her husband, three children, many crowded bookshelves, and a frequently raided British candy cupboard. Stop by and say “hi” at CarolineLPerry.com.

About The Illustrator

Photograph © Joshua Miller

Sydney Hanson is the illustrator of Construction Cat by Barbara Odanaka and I Am Not Happy! and I Am Not Grumpy! by Caroline L. Perry. She was raised in Minnesota alongside numerous pets and brothers. When she wasn’t tunneling through snowdrifts or rescuing frogs from rain gutters, she was drawing. Her illustrations and paintings still reflect these early adventures and are marked by a love for animals and the natural world. She lives in Los Angeles where she’s worked for several animation shops. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time outside with her adopted brother, a Labrador retriever named Cash.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (August 25, 2026)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665984195
  • Grades: P - 3
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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Raves and Reviews

"Sure to brighten any mood."

Kirkus Reviews

Praise for I Am Not Happy:

"The quokka’s narration is delightfully over-the-top ('Behind my twinkling smile lies an ocean of inner torment'), and the juxtaposition of his enormous smile with the scenarios he experiences is just as funny, sure to elicit laughs during a readaloud." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Sure to inspire a grin in even the grumpiest animal lover, Perry’s amusing text is well suited to Hanson’s impish artwork; both are suffused with a delightfully Pixar-esque comedic sweetness. Silly, cute, and lightly infused with a lesson on environmental respect." -- Kirkus Reviews

". . .a perfect melding of author and artist. *chef’s kiss*" -- Betsy Bird, School Library Journal's A Fuse #8 Production

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