Grumpy Monkey School Stinks

Grumpy Monkey School Stinks! is a 2025 graphic novel by Suzanne Lang and illustrated by Max Lang, featuring Jim Panzee's reluctance to return to school, where he learns that learning and fun can happen even when things aren't perfect, with help from his friend Norman. It's part of the Grumpy Monkey series, aimed at children ages 5–8 (grades K–3), and uses a longer storyline with multiple panels to engage readers ready for the next step after the original picture books.