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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
A delightful picture book about a unicorn without any ideas and a big grumpy mood!
I was so happy when I learned that Sarah McIntyre would be having a brand-new picture book, this time about a unicorn, no, a grumpycorn!
Meet our unicorn he is trying his hardest to write a book, or well, maybe just a story. But he can't get any ideas in his head, no matter what his friends try, no matter how shiny and fluffy and wonderful his pen is. I could definitely relate to that poor unicorn, I know the feeling of wanting to write but no words come out. And yes, just like our unicorn I got grumpy. However, if someone would bring me cookies (like our mermaid cook did) I would be all over my grumpy mood and shove all the cookies in my mouth.
Instead we see our grumpycorn continue his grumpy ways towards all his friends. They all try to help him and all he does is act angry with them. Which saddened me. I was hoping he would see that they were just trying to help.
The ending? I loved that despite every grumble and complaint his friends tried to help out the grumpycorn. That they still tried to make him happy. I had tears in my eyes. And then our unicorn made its appearance and I was even happier with the events.
I loved that while this book is about a unicorn gone grumpy it is also about his friends and that each friend got a bit of the spotlight. My favourite would be the mermaid! She looked cute, and I can't resist characters who can cook some delicious things (like cookies).
The art was just amazingly fun, but then again, I had high hopes given that this is Sarah McIntyre and she makes some amazing gorgeous illustrations. I spend quite some time finding all the little details in the illustrations and soak up all the gorgeous colours.
All in all, a fun book I would recommend to all. About writing, about inspiration, about friendship.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was so happy when I learned that Sarah McIntyre would be having a brand-new picture book, this time about a unicorn, no, a grumpycorn!
Meet our unicorn he is trying his hardest to write a book, or well, maybe just a story. But he can't get any ideas in his head, no matter what his friends try, no matter how shiny and fluffy and wonderful his pen is. I could definitely relate to that poor unicorn, I know the feeling of wanting to write but no words come out. And yes, just like our unicorn I got grumpy. However, if someone would bring me cookies (like our mermaid cook did) I would be all over my grumpy mood and shove all the cookies in my mouth.
Instead we see our grumpycorn continue his grumpy ways towards all his friends. They all try to help him and all he does is act angry with them. Which saddened me. I was hoping he would see that they were just trying to help.
The ending? I loved that despite every grumble and complaint his friends tried to help out the grumpycorn. That they still tried to make him happy. I had tears in my eyes. And then our unicorn made its appearance and I was even happier with the events.
I loved that while this book is about a unicorn gone grumpy it is also about his friends and that each friend got a bit of the spotlight. My favourite would be the mermaid! She looked cute, and I can't resist characters who can cook some delicious things (like cookies).
The art was just amazingly fun, but then again, I had high hopes given that this is Sarah McIntyre and she makes some amazing gorgeous illustrations. I spend quite some time finding all the little details in the illustrations and soak up all the gorgeous colours.
All in all, a fun book I would recommend to all. About writing, about inspiration, about friendship.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
allmadhere106's review against another edition
2.0
For: unicorn fans; readers wanting a book that discusses writer's block and the importance of being a good friend.
Possible red flags: fighting with friends; rudeness; tantrums.
Possible red flags: fighting with friends; rudeness; tantrums.
inkygirl's review against another edition
5.0
Hilarious and uplifting! Perfect gift for a young writer ... and not-so-young writers who might identify with Grumpycorn, who TALKS more about writing a fabulous book than actually doing the writing. Creativity, friendship, delightful illustrations -- so much here for both kids and adults.
susanreadstheworld's review against another edition
4.0
Grumpycorn was a spontaneous purchase I will never regret.
Does Grumpycorn have delusions of grandeur or an innocent dream? Only time will tell if Grumpycorn develops into a disillusioned narcissist or an echoist who shares their visions and their energy with the world through prose but who is always on the verge of collapse.
Does Grumpycorn have delusions of grandeur or an innocent dream? Only time will tell if Grumpycorn develops into a disillusioned narcissist or an echoist who shares their visions and their energy with the world through prose but who is always on the verge of collapse.
batsinthecastle's review against another edition
3.0
Clever. This author took the author's writing process (or lack of writing days) and swapped out themselves for a unicorn.
awesomeemo's review against another edition
3.0
The name and the cover are better than the story. Grumpycorn is not grumpy, he is just a d**k to his friends.
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