Field Guide to the Grumpasaurus

Have you ever met a Grumpasaurus? I bet you have. In fact, you may even have one in your own home. Want to know what makes them tick? This handy guide, meticulously researched and lovingly illustrated, tells you everything you need to know. Above all they should be handled with care—otherwise they can become VERY loud and VERY fearsome. In this appealingly modern and clever picture book, a field guide format is applied to the study of the cranky child . . . er, rather, the GRUMPASAURUS . . . who, in spite of himself, will win your heart.

How do you tame this fearsome (and secretly lovable) beast?

• A Hilarious Field Guide: Discover the secrets of the Grumpasaurus—from its flared nostrils to its mysterious tail—in a witty guide that turns frustrating moments into fun.
• Social Emotional Learning: A gentle and humorous way to talk about anger and frustration, giving kids and parents the language to navigate temper tantrums together.
• Taming the Tantrum: Learn when to approach with caution, when drastic measures (like bath time!) are required, and when a simple hug is the best gift of all.
• A Heartwarming Story: Ultimately a book about love and patience, it shows that even the grumpiest creatures will win your heart and disappear with a smile.

"...Grumpasaurus’s transformation from prickly to huggable is totally toddlerlike and satisfying." —School Library Journal  "An effervescent how-to for the wrangling of fearsome, tantrum-prone beasties...Kids will sympathize, parents will recognize, siblings will familiarize."  —Kirkus "The book’s knowing sense of humor, entertaining oil paintings, and pseudoscientific conceit give the term grumpasaurus a good chance of making its way into many families’ lexicons."  —Publishers Weekly