I Am Not Grumpy! (Critter Complaints) - Hardcover

Perry, Caroline L

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1665984198 ISBN 13: 9781665984195

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2026

Synopsis

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 this title

About the Author

Caroline L. Perry is the award-winning author of I Am Not Grumpy!, I Am Not Happy!, A Hug for Punch, Nighty Knight, Messi’s Magic, The Memory Cake, The 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.

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1665984198
• ISBN 13: 9781665984195
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Hanson Sydney
• Number of pages: 40