NATALIA SHALOSHVILI | Pavlo Gets the Grumps

“Maybe the most instantly adorable character of recent years.” Booklist“A sweet reminder that everyone has good and bad days.” The Bookseller“A comforting, uplifting message to any reader who’s ever been a bit cranky (aka all of us).” BookPage (starred review)Pavlo does not feel like going to the park. Not today. He does not want to go swimming.

He even says no to the cinema. What's going on, Pavlo?Pavlo's got the grumps. This comforting picture book takes a look at bad days and big emotions, and reassures little ones that we are loved by our family and friends even when we're not our happiest selves.


But no sooner has Bear made himself comfortable, than along comes Fox who wants to share the bench too. Bear agrees, begrudgingly. But no sooner has he overcome the idea of sharing his bench when Wolf pops up to ask for a bit of cookie .

. . and then Rabbit jumps up to read his book .

. . and then Elephant lumbers along to play with his balloon.

And before Bear knows it, it's all become too much for him! AAAAAARGH! yells Bear. From author-illustrator Natalia Shaloshvili, this is a whimsical and laugh-out-loud funny picture book about how hard it can be to say what you really mean – and why it's best to avoid bottling up emotions, so they don't come bursting out in one big AAAAAARGH.