Grumpy Monkey Love is Gross: The latest funny story in the New York Times bestselling series

Suzanne Lang

Jan 2026 · Random House

About this ebook

Jim Panzee is very grumpy about Valentine's Day until his buddy Norman shows him that this celebration is for everyone.

When Jim hears Oxpecker cooing over her doting boyfriend on Valentine's Day, he has just one thought: Gross. But Jim finds out that not everything about Valentine's Day is hearts and kisses. Jim learns there are different types of valentines and many kinds of love, such as love for a parent or for friends.

This funny non-saccharine story is full of the same silly humour that characterises all the beloved titles in the New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series.

Read more in the Grumpy Monkey series:
Grumpy Monkey
Grumpy Monkey Party Time

About the author

Suzanne Lang (Author)
Suzanne Lang produces, develops and writes for children's television. She is a producer for Nickelodeon international's animated-shorts program and previously worked for Cartoon Network. Suzanne loves animals (especially cats and monkeys) and chocolate (especially with praline filling.)

Max Lang (Illustrator)
Max Lang is an animation director, storyboard artist, character designer, and illustrator. He codirected the film adaptation of The Gruffalo, which was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA, as well as the Oscar-nominated adaptation of Room on the Broom, which has won numerous awards, including an International Emmy, a BAFTA, and the Cristal for Best TV Production. Suzanne and Max live in England with their daughter and a trouble-prone cat.