"Sure to brighten any mood."
Description
In the vein of Grumpy Monkey and Unicorns are the Worst!, this laugh-out-loud picture book from the creators of I Am Not Happy! gives voice to a black rain frog who swears she’s not grumpy—despite what her expression may suggest!
With a cozy burrow, puddles to play in, and a never-ending buffet of juicy bugs, this black rain frog is the happiest amphibian in the land…so why does everyone think she’s grumpy? Sure, she may have a permanent pout that you might call a serious case of “Resting Frog Face,” but this sulky squeaker is as content as can be. Don’t you believe her?
The cheerful little frog teaches her animal neighbors to not judge a critter by its cover in this hilarious and heartwarming story.
Reviews
Praise for I Am Not Happy:
A Kids’ Indie Next List Pick
An Imagination Soup's Best Picture Books for Kids of 2025
Beehive Award Nominee
"The quokka’s narration is delightfully over-the-top ('Behind my twinkling smile lies an ocean of inner torment'), and the juxtaposition of his enormous smile with the scenarios he experiences is just as funny, sure to elicit laughs during a readaloud." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Sure to inspire a grin in even the grumpiest animal lover, Perry’s amusing text is well suited to Hanson’s impish artwork; both are suffused with a delightfully Pixar-esque comedic sweetness. Silly, cute, and lightly infused with a lesson on environmental respect." -- Kirkus Reviews
". . .a perfect melding of author and artist. *chef’s kiss*" -- Betsy Bird, School Library Journal's A Fuse #8 Production
