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Grumpy the Iguana (A Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure series) Kindle Edition

by Susan Marie Chapman (Author), NATALIA LOSEVA (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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Introducing "Grumpy the Iguana," a heartwarming and delightful children's story by Susan Marie Chapman and beautifully illustrated by Natalia Loseva. This charming tale follows the life of Grumpy, a once happy iguana who experiences a sudden change in his life that turns him grumpy. Living in Flamingo Park in Miami Beach, Grumpy is a creature of habit, enjoying his daily routine, which includes having breakfast, splashing water on his face, and basking in the sun.

One fateful day, Grumpy's world is turned upside down when his tree home vanishes, leaving him lost and out of his comfort zone. As Grumpy struggles to adapt to his new circumstances, he encounters a friendly green parrot who offers a helping wing and teaches him the importance of friendship and resilience.

This beautifully written and captivating story will not only entertain young readers but also teach valuable life lessons about adaptability, empathy, and the power of friendship. Children and parents alike will find themselves immersed in the vibrant world of Grumpy the Iguana, and the heartwarming tale of hope and togetherness is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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    3 - 7 years
  2. Book 1 of 15
    A Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure
  3. Print length
    37 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publication date
    February 4, 2020
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Grumpy The Iguana is charming and funny - Readers' Favorite

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Susan Marie Chapman grew up on a farm in rural Pennsylvania as the oldest of eight children. She has always had a special connection with animals and children. Today she resides in Florida with her two furry babies, Sugar and Cookie.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084J7LDZB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Canoe Tree Press (February 4, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 51031 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 37 pages
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    3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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    Susan Marie Chapman grew up on a farm in rural Pennsylvania and is the eldest of eight children.

    She has always had a special connection with animals and nature because of her storybook childhood. Today she resides in Naples, Florida with her two white and very fluffy Pomeranian dogs, Cookie and Sugar. Susan is the author of the Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure series(15 books) as well as the Sugar and Cookie series (4 books, two of these books are available in Spanish)

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JEAN KEAMY
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Children’s Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
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Love the illustrations and the story. Delightful for children.
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Terrie Case
4.0 out of 5 stars A good lesson about new friends and old attitudes.
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2020
A lesson about being grumpy and learning that having a friend can change our situation and attitude.

Grumpy is happy until someone cuts down the tree which is his home. He becomes grumpy with everyone. One day, he meets a parrot who asks him why he is so grumpy. After learning of Grumpy’s home, the parrot takes Grumpy to the tree that is the parrot’s home. He offers to share his tree with Grumpy. Thereafter, the two are inseparable and Grumpy is no longer cranky.

There are two connecting lessons in this story. From Grumpy we learn that being crabby and pushing others away when we have a problem gets us nowhere. This leaves us stuck.

From the parrot we learn that reaching out to someone who is grumpy and problem-solving makes both people happy and can result in finding a new friend. Also, it is apparent that when two people work together, problems are solved easier. Sharing is a positive message, as well.

The illustrations are bright and colorful. The artwork feels perfect for the story.

I received an ARC from Canoe Tree Press through NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book. I am voluntarily submitting this review and am under no obligation to do so.
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Lupine Smile
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Message, but Story Lacking
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021
Grumpy the Iguana has a favorite tree in Flamingo Park, until one day when he finds it has been cut down. The grumpy iguana is now sad, but a chance encounter with a stranger has the power to change everything.

This children's book touches on friendship, problem solving, and compassion for others. Grumpy the Iguana has a positive message for children, centering on the idea that being grumpy on your own is not nearly as good as getting help from others. The book is narrated by Trevor Gobel, who reads the book in an exaggerated manner. He gives voice to the iguana in a way that was a little overdone, in my opinion, but children will probably like. The biggest problem with this audiobook is the fact that it is a children's picture book. Pre-readers like to look at pictures, so the absence of visuals is clearly felt. The story itself is a bit lacking, as the iguana is introduced as grumpy and becomes sad, yet there is no background on how he got that way in the first place. The final problem is regarding word choice, as words like compassion are beyond the vocabulary of the target audience. With a physical book, the reader can stop and explain the meaning, but this not accomplished as easily with an audio one. For these reasons, I would be hesitant to recommend Grumpy the Iguana to others.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written & Illustrated it deals with overcoming life's challenges
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020
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As a former elementary school teacher, I am always looking for children’s books that teach more than basic vocabulary. This is what I found in Grumpy The Iguana by author Susan Marie Chapman. While it certainly fills the vocabulary requirements of a 2nd -3rd grade level reading book, it offers so much more.
In this story, which I believe is the first in a series, we meet Grumpy the Iguana who lives a life of constancy. He awakes each day to find everything the same as the day before and he finds peace and comfort in that. One day however, Grumpy returns to find his tree home has been cut down and taken away. Where will he live? How will he ever adjust?
Grumpy wanders his neighborhood for weeks, becoming more and more discouraged that he will ever find a safe, comfortable place to call home again. When he is at his lowest point, he notices a bird happily singing in a tree. At first Grumpy’s attitude is less than friendly, but due to the caring and wise nature of the bird, Grumpy finds all is not as bad as he had imagined. In fact, with the help of his new friend, Grumpy is able to find a safe and comfortable place to live as well as a lifelong friend.
What I really loved about this book is that it applies to so many of us who find our lives suddenly in upheaval due to circumstances outside our control. Yet when someone reaches out to us in kindness, we like Grumpy, can find that all is not lost and that we are not alone. This book offers hope to those who may feel lost and somewhat hopeless. I can see this used by educators, counselors, parents, grandparents as well as caregivers to provide a springboard for communication with children struggling with life’s challenges. I look forward to future books by this author.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Grumpy the iguana
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
Grumpy the iguana has reason to be grumpy. This book is a true testament to friendship that can change your life. I really felt sad for the iguana on the day he became 'grumpy'. The parrot entered the iguanas life at just the right moment. While the story was great, I wasn't a huge fan of the illustrations.
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Stefanie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book with a good lesson
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2020
This book was adorable. I read it to my ten month old son tonight and he seemed to enjoy the photos and was paying attention to the story. I thought it was a cute story but also highlighted some important environmental issues that wild life routinely faces. It also highlights the importance of having a friend and being a friend to someone in need. I do recommend this cute book.
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Jothebookgirl
3.0 out of 5 stars A story of kindness and empathy.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020
Grumpy is an an iguana that lives in Flamingo Park in Miami Beach, Florida. He is a happy iguana, until one day something terrible happens that would change his life forever. So why was he named Grumpy initially?
His tree was cut down and I was prepared for a lesson about encroaching on animal habitat, but that’s not the case. It’s more a story of friendship as a new friend helps Grumpy to put his life back on track, and he discovers kindness of others.
This will be a good book to add to your collection about empathy and kindness.

The illustrations are vivid and very striking although at times Grumpy’s expression is more goofy than grumpy, but that adds to the fun.
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Melissa
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Story With a Great Lesson
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2020
This is a good story with a great lesson about the importance of compassion and friendship.
This is a good book for beginning readers as there were only a few words that they would need help to pronounce.
The illustrations were great. They were colorful and followed the story. Grumpy's expressions were clear, which made it easy to connect with him.
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