Friday, October 31, 2025

Penelope Weathervanes's Grumpy Day by James Serafino - ADVISABLE

Penelope Weathervanes's Grumpy Day by James Serafino. PICTURE BOOK. Feiwel and Friends (Macmillan), 2025. $19. 9781250350220

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL

Penelope Weathervane had big plans for a sunny day picnic, but she was having a grumpy day. Cloudy thoughts had taken over her mind.  Her picnic is ruined and she is getting worse by the second.  A stormfront of frustration, and scattered outbursts eventually turned into a torrential downpour of grumpiness and a flood of tears.  How could she ever escape from her grumpy feelings?

Serafino's story is deeply relatable to anyone who has ever found themselves trying to manage stormy emotions. I love the weather metaphor.  Serafino’s illustrations are amazing in helping us feel the range of emotions.

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