Hazel Spratt was an agreeable child. Never impatient, unruly or wild.

But when Hazel turns three-and-a-half, her parents notice a change. She is no longer their polite and pleasant daughter, Hazel, she is now Grumbelina, 'a grumpy child, so disgruntled yet small, with a list of complaints that could cover a wall.'

Settle down and relax for a moment, this humorous and delightfully illustrated picture book takes a tongue-in-cheek look at tantrums - perfect for every home.

About the Author
Software Engineer cum author, Esther Krogdahl is the ultimate wordsmith. Her love of coding led to her dream job in the gaming industry - designing puzzles, building worlds and narrative arcs for games. Esther has worked with Disney on top-secret projects, developing mobile games played by hundreds of thousand of people around the world. Grumbelina, Esther's first children's book, is inspired by her daughter's overnight tyrannical transformation at three-and-a-half and the desire to write for parents about this challenging yet rewarding time. Aleksandra Szmidt grew up in a town in the south of Poland and currently resides in New Zealand. In Poland, she worked as a graphic designer. Upon moving, she decided to pursue her dream as a freelance illustrator. From her home studio, Aleksandra creates one-of-a-kind artworks for clients across the world. You can find her on Instagram: @olishka_art.

Reviews
This is a very entertaining bedtime read which we both thoroughly enjoyed - the engaging illustrations and rhyming sentences, along with Grumbelina's humourous and silly demands made us both giggle. A must-have book for anyone with a toddler under their roof! * Kidspot *
A delightful tale featuring the ups and downs of being a toddler that will enhance your read together times with your loved little ones. * Paper Plus Masterton *
A delightful tale featuring the ups and downs of being a toddler that will enhance your read together times with your loved little ones. * Wairarapa Times-Age *
Grumbelina is a picture book that can be used to learn more about character traits and descriptive writing. * Educate.Empower. *
I love every bit of it!! This is a funny picture book that will entice both young listeners and parents alike. * ReadPlus *
Grumbelina is a fun filled look at life through a toddlers eyes, guaranteed to enlighten all parent of children of a certain, terrible age! * Blue Wolf Reviews *



Book Information
ISBN 9781869714291
Author Esther Krogdahl
Format Paperback
Page Count 24
Imprint Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
Publisher Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
Weight(grams) 136g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 256mm * 4mm