The Grumpus
29 September 2022Synopsis
Beware the Grumpus and his Dastardly, Dreadful Christmas Plan! From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of the Claude series and How Winston Delivered Christmas, comes a fantastically festive adventure about a gorgeously grumpy character. Inspired by The Krampus and with a hint of The Grinch, The Grumpus is a heartwarming story that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas.
Do you know about The Grumpus? And about the Awful Thing that happened at the North Pole on Christmas Eve? Perhaps I should tell you about it. . .
Accompanied by Alex T. Smith's irresistible colour artwork, The Grumpus is the perfect story for all the family to enjoy together. This beautiful hardback with a festively foiled cover is destined to become a modern Christmas classic that adults and children alike will return to year after year.
‘Little ones will love this festive tale about a grumpy monster and his dastardly plan to stop Christmas.’ – Good Housekeeping
The Grumpus is the ideal Christmas gift or stocking filler for kids aged 7-12 who love cosy, adventurous stories full of folklore and friendship. Fans of classic Christmas tales will delight in this new story that's perfect for reading aloud on winter nights.
Details
29 September 2022
9781529041613Reviews
Gorgeous to read with the children leading up to the big day, this is a future festive classic.Zoe West, Woman and Home
Little ones will love this festive tale about a grumpy monster and his dastardly plan to stop Christmas.Good Housekeeping, The best books to buy for your family and friends this Christmas
A genuinely hilarious, sweet story that has all the makings of a Christmas classic. Our six-year-old was regularly in bits as we worked our way through the chapters, while the amazing illustrations brought the story to life perfectly. This was a book we genuinely couldn’t wait to get stuck into each night and we’re already looking forward to hearing what the Grumpus gets up to next.Sarah Dawson, The Independent
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a spectacularly illustrated story by Alex T. Smith. This year's is about a latter-day Grinch intent on sabotaging the season. Things turn out quite Christmas Carol - but funnier.Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times
