Picture Books

The Story of Grump and Pout by Jamie McEwan

"Grouches and monsters, surely among the most appealing of characters to most children, give this book a fine start. And in the case of this husband-and-wife collaboration, the result is a deliciously silly story whose hairy, ornery protagonists are beguiling indeed." -Publisher's Weekly

"This jaunty parable about Grump and Pout, two cranky monsters who live in the forest, features an unusually disguised fairy figure - it's the cobbler who changes their lives by changing their shoes." -New York Times

Published by Crown, 1988. Currently out of print.

"This book should warm the hearts of cool young readers." -School Library Journal

"McEwan's catchy text is full of 'cool' skateboarding terms and actions that will appeal to boys in the younger grades, but there's more to this warm-hearted story than just skateboarding moves. The ephemeral nature of popularity and the inherent social strength of those who feel their 'inner cool' are unusual sub-themes for an easy reader, but these are lessons we all must learn..." -Kirkus Reviews

Published by Simon & Schuster, 2001. A Junior Library Guild Selection.

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