Ever meet someone stuck in a bad mood? Take Grumpy Duck—his feathers stay messy, and he glares at blue skies. Rainclouds fit him better. ⛈️ Then comes Froggy, who jumps right on Duck’s head and starts humming tunes. 🎵 At first, Duck grumbles. But Froggy’s giggles chip away at his grumpiness.

They team up for adventures. Puddle stomping. Firefly races. Crumby picnics with berry-stained beaks. 🍓 Each page shows Duck’s feathers shifting—from grayish-black to peacock blue—as his frown flips into a wobbly smile. Artwork fans will spot how the backgrounds brighten, mirroring Duck’s thawing heart.

Want similar titles? Try The Bad Mood and the Stick by Lemony Snicket or Crankenstein by Samantha Berger. Both mix humor with emotional growth, though neither has Froggy-tier charm. One preschool teacher in Texas told me her students now yell “Frog power!” when someone’s feeling down. While the story skips fancy vocabulary, its warmth sticks.

Bonus magic: Duck’s grumpy face somehow stays adorable. Kids giggle when he tries (and fails) to stay mad at sunshine. Adults? They’ll nod at how tiny joys—like sharing crumbs or spotting fireflies—hold more happiness than big, flashy stuff.