about the author

Mary Byrne pursued a career in primary education, firstly as a teacher and then as Head of School. She has been motivated to write by young children and their love of stories. Mary always aspired to deliver a creative curriculum and instil in children, a love of learning. Grumpalot, her first book, has been inspired by riverside walks, observing and photographing the characters along the riverbank, watching the engagement of young children as they actively interact with and enjoy the antics of the riverside creatures.

about the book

“Hiss... Ss... Ss...” Grumpalot snarled showing his razor teeth. He was always hissing and spitting with his pink tongue shooting out.Meet Grumpalot, a grumpy goose who is terrorising the riverbank. Find out just why he behaves like this, what the riverbank creatures do about this unhappy goose and if Grumpalot has a softer side. Children will enjoy meeting the characters and looking at the colourful illustrations. They will also enjoy joining in the grumpy goose sounds!

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Grumpalot Finds Christmas

It was almost Christmas Eve. The riverbank couldn’t have looked more magical wrapped in a white blanket of fresh snow. Jack Frost had added his special touch, with the ice he painted glitter ........

HAVE FUN WITH GRUMPALOT

Have Fun With Grumpalot Play Grumpalot says Can you pretend to be me? Try these actions… Do a Grumpalot Strut! Show your razor, sharp teeth! Shoot out your pink tongue just like ........

BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU GO ON A GRUMPALOT HUNT

After all the excitement of the publication of his story and watching the delight of his young readers unwrapping their new book, Grumpalot thought he deserved some peace and quiet. Wouldn’t ........

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