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You and the Grumpopotamus

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Ages 2 - 8

Can your child help the famously grumpy Grumpopotamus feel better? In this personalized adventure, they meet colorful Manimals including Anonymouse, Charmadillo, and the Dally Llama as they set out to un-grump Grumpo. Add your child’s name, choose their character, and include a message to make this funny story about feelings and friendship their own.

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The Grumpopotamus is so grumpy that the other Manimals do not know what to do. Your child sets off with Anonymouse, Charmadillo, the Dally Llama, and their friends to find a way to help Grumpo. With your child as the hero, this playful adventure opens up a warm conversation about moods, kindness, and friendship.
  • Enter your child’s name to put them in the adventure.
  • Choose a character to represent them in the story.
  • Add a personal message to be printed in the book.
  • Notice feelings. Ask how Grumpo and the other Manimals feel at different points.
  • Talk about grumpy days. Share what helps each of you feel better when you are upset.
  • Practice friendship. Think of kind ways to support someone without dismissing their feelings.
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ABOUT THE BOOK

Personalization preview showing the child’s name and character in You and the Grumpopotamus

They’re The Hero.

Choose a character and enter their name.
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Custom dedication page in You and the Grumpopotamus

Dedicated With Love.

Each book comes printed with a dedication.
They’ll never forget who got them this creation.

Printed personalized copy of You and the Grumpopotamus designed as a keepsake

A Gift To Treasure.

Printed on high quality paper and built to last.
We guarantee your child will have a blast!

Personalized Manimal Tales book with a free ebook included

Made Just For You.

A book made with love, crafted just right,
A free eBook adds to your delight!

Customer Reviews

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Akshay Baheti
Excellent book

It is a fabulous book with a great message

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Kathleen McBrearty
Granddaughter love it

She just love hippos, so to see the smile on her face was so beautiful

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Rebecca Turner
Really lovely meaningful book

We recently recieved the grumpapotamus book which was personalised to my daughters name and picture of her we really enjoyed thr book and meaning behind it . Arielle enjoyed all the different animals in the book and especially the grumpapotamus. Ahe also loved pointing out herself and loved she was in her very own book
A very well written meaningful book about friendship and problem solving.
The manimals are magical and ariellw really warmed to them and enjoyed seeing all the characters and their personalities . The pictures are beautiful and arielle really does look like arielle.
We love the manimals doesn't just tell a story bur solves a problems and talks kf the value of friendship.

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Linda Davison
You and the Grumpopamus

A really beautiful book, love the creative story and that my granddaughter became a part of it. Nice quality book too. Great service from the company. Fast delivery and excellent prices. I have ordered 6 more books from Manimal Tales over the past few weeks because I am so impressed by them.

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Anne Freeman
Great gifts

Great books! Well made! Fun! Received 13 books fast. All the kids and their parents loved the books . Will be buying more as gifts .

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