Grumpy Monkey Poop!

Everyone's favorite New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is back in an original board book and … he really has to go! Will he find the perfect place to poop, and when he does, will he still have to go?

Jim Panzee and his friends are having a picnic with lots of yummy things to eat, when Jim realizes he needs to go. But he’s nowhere near home – and home is the only place he likes to go when nature calls.

Norman finds a tree Jim can go behind, but Jim disagrees: Too dirty! Porcupine shows Jim some rocks Jim can go behind, but Jim disagrees: Too smelly! Finally Jim finds the perfect spot but then … he can’t go. Nothing a little walk and fig can’t fix. But now the perfect spot is taken!

Will Jim be able to hold it again until he finds the right spot at the right time? Or will Jim learn that sometimes trying to control both your body and your surroundings only leads to trouble...?

Read all of the Grumpy Monkey original board books!
Grumpy Monkey Says No!
Grumpy Monkey Yuck!
Grumpy Monkey Are We There Yet?
Grumpy Monkey Mine!

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs