A charming splash of friendship, courage, and manatee-sized fun.
A marina outing brings Grumpy and his friends face-to-face with an unexpected new companion in Chapman’s delightful latest book. Grumpy the Iguana, Green Parrot, Mr. Squirrel, and Little Mouse are startled… Growing Up Is Hard To Do Part 2 (A Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure series) by Susan Marie Chapman (Author), Natalia Loseva (Illustrator)
A charming splash of friendship, courage, and manatee-sized fun.
A marina outing brings Grumpy and his friends face-to-face with an unexpected new companion in Chapman’s delightful latest book. Grumpy the Iguana, Green Parrot, Mr. Squirrel, and Little Mouse are startled…
An irresistible underwater tale with a big heart and an even bigger message.
In Chapman’s heartfelt and charming picture book, a young manatee worried about growing up discovers that being different may be exactly what makes her special. Baby is…
A sweet, spirited charmer through and through.
In Chapman’s latest installment in the Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventures series, a lonely little mouse discovers that family, courage, and kindness can make even the biggest fears feel smaller. Little…
A cheerful read-aloud with a conservation twist…
A family beach outing grows into a warm introduction to sea turtle conservation in Chapman’s sixth Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure. Little Mouse pulls a wish from his magical Wish Box…
A moonlit adventure packed with teamwork, heart, and tiny turtle heroes…
Chapman returns to the moonlit shores of her Grumpy the Iguana series with a story that balances environmental awareness and character-driven storytelling with impressive ease. A midnight beach rescue…
Playful, heartwarming, and delightfully quirky.
A young screech owl with a taste for sweet potatoes instead of bugs takes flight in Chapman’s affectionate tale about carving out one’s own identity. Sweet Potato doesn’t have much interest in typical owl pursuits.…
Thoughtful, engaging, and heart-melting…
A young iguana discovers the importance of compassion, family, and belonging in Chapman’s latest installment in the Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure series. Grumpy sets off on a long-awaited journey to the Florida Keys…
A thoughtful and environmentally conscious picture book about friendship, teamwork, and caring for the world around us.
Set once again in Flamingo Park, Miami Beach, Chapman’s latest in the Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure series follows the duo…
A cozy, feel-good, and fun offering.
A beach-day wish becomes a quiet lesson in kindness, family, and responsibility in Chapman’s thought-provoking picture book. Little Mouse, the newest member of Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot’s circle, pulls a wish that…
Quietly authoritative, richly detailed, and deeply reflective—a vivid portrait of grit, enterprise, and family.
In Chapman’s compelling work, a Philadelphia builder rises from childhood poverty to create one of the region’s most influential real estate empires. Born in Baltimore in…
A quiet, compassionate, and emotionally attuned story about change and friendship.
Chapman explores loss, routine, and emotional recovery in this quietly observant picture book set in Flamingo Park, Miami Beach. Grumpy the iguana is happiest when his days unfold just…