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Grumpy Cat: A Grumpy Book
Internet sensation Grumpy Cat's epic feline frown has inspired legions of devoted fans. Celebrating the grouch in everyone, the Grumpy Cat book teaches the fine art of grumpiness and includes enough bad attitude to cast a dark cloud over the whole world. Featuring brand new as well as classic photos, and including grump-inspiring activities and games, Grumpy Cat delivers unmatched, hilarious grumpiness that puts any bad mood in perspective.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2013
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Grumpy Cat
18Ìýbooks108ÌýfollowersGrumpy Cat (born April 4, 2012), real name Tardar Sauce, is a female cat and Internet celebrity known for her grumpy facial expression.
Her owner Tabatha Bundesen says that her permanently grumpy-looking face is due to feline dwarfism.
Her owner Tabatha Bundesen says that her permanently grumpy-looking face is due to feline dwarfism.
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June 11, 2020
Grumpy rating: -10 stars. Obviously.
Yeah, it's ALL bad. Especially this book. I hated every second of it. Reading it is was a pain from start to finish. I'm telling you, this was an even more horribly excruciating experience than having your pincers pulled. For the faint of exoskeleton this is not, my Grumpy Barnacles. My inner Grump-o-meter was already reaching alarming levels before reading this horrid thing, but now? There is so much nefarious grouchiness in me I think I might implode any second. I mean, thanks to this horrific book, I just learned that:
💀 �65% of wars are caused by puppy trickery.�
Why am I not surprised? Puppies are disgusting.
💀 �Flowers are cesspools of bee urine and hummingbird spit.�
So much for your silly golden daffodils, Mr Wordsworth. Ew ew ew and yuck yuck yuck.
💀 �A single kiss contains more germs than 100 toilet seats.�
Multiply that by 14,548 boyfriends in my harem and you get�*shudders* Note to self: don't think about it, Sarah. Do NOT think about it.
💀 �Cute, laughing babies are responsible for 99.5% of horrible diseases in the world.�
Already knew that. Why do you think I eat them for breakfast?
So here I was, embracing grouchiness like no shrimp had ever done before. His Grumpiness, however, thought I was feeling a bit too cheerful and jolly and stuff, and therefore decided to share the following meditation exercise in the hope that it would help unleash my inner grump once and for all:
�Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and envision the following…A bluebird serenades you from a nearby branch, keeping time to the musical babble of the brook that flows through the forest�and it poops on you. When you look up, it poops again. In your eye.�
Best meditation ever, if you ask me. It made me feel instantly worse and put me in the most awful disposition.
See? It worked! Success and stuff! � Oh, dear. I do apologize, Your Grumpiness, I never meant to sound so revoltingly positive here. This meditation was a total failure, I assure you.
Not only reading this horrendous book was a dreadfully abhorrent experience, but it also made me realize that Grumpy Cat and my shrimpy self most unfortunately share despicable book taste. Yes yes, we do indeed. Looks at this:
A kindred spirit! Finally! Oops, sorry, what I meant to say was: oh bloody shrimping fish from hell, don't tell me I finally found a kindred spirit! Please say it isn't so and stuff! Yes, that's muchbetter worse. Still, that was really close. Phew and stuff. Another slip of the tongue pincer like this one and I'm pretty sure I'll get my inner Grump-o-meter confiscated. A good thing His Cantankerousness provided me with a Grumpy Emergency Action Plan (GEAP�) to ensure I met the Bare Irascibility Minimum Requirements (BIMR�) always.
Pretty handy list, that.
» And the moral of this I'm So Glad This is Over It Was Really a Most Traumatizing Ordeal and I Loathed it Loathed it Loathed it Also I Did not Enjoy it At All Hatefully Crappy Non Review (ISGTiOIWRaMTOaILiLiLiAIDnEiAAHCNR�) is:
[Pre-review nonsense]
Don't look at me, this is Evgeny's fault. Grumpy Cat is his spirit animal, after all.
» Full Please Forgive MeEvgeny Grumpy Cat for I Have Sinned and Failed to Rate this Book One Pathetic Little Star as You Obviously Would Have Preferred Crappy Non Review (PFMEGCfIHSaFtRtBOPLSaYOWHPCNR�) to come.
Yeah, it's ALL bad. Especially this book. I hated every second of it. Reading it is was a pain from start to finish. I'm telling you, this was an even more horribly excruciating experience than having your pincers pulled. For the faint of exoskeleton this is not, my Grumpy Barnacles. My inner Grump-o-meter was already reaching alarming levels before reading this horrid thing, but now? There is so much nefarious grouchiness in me I think I might implode any second. I mean, thanks to this horrific book, I just learned that:
💀 �65% of wars are caused by puppy trickery.�
Why am I not surprised? Puppies are disgusting.
💀 �Flowers are cesspools of bee urine and hummingbird spit.�
So much for your silly golden daffodils, Mr Wordsworth. Ew ew ew and yuck yuck yuck.
💀 �A single kiss contains more germs than 100 toilet seats.�
Multiply that by 14,548 boyfriends in my harem and you get�*shudders* Note to self: don't think about it, Sarah. Do NOT think about it.
💀 �Cute, laughing babies are responsible for 99.5% of horrible diseases in the world.�
Already knew that. Why do you think I eat them for breakfast?
So here I was, embracing grouchiness like no shrimp had ever done before. His Grumpiness, however, thought I was feeling a bit too cheerful and jolly and stuff, and therefore decided to share the following meditation exercise in the hope that it would help unleash my inner grump once and for all:
�Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and envision the following…A bluebird serenades you from a nearby branch, keeping time to the musical babble of the brook that flows through the forest�and it poops on you. When you look up, it poops again. In your eye.�
Best meditation ever, if you ask me. It made me feel instantly worse and put me in the most awful disposition.
See? It worked! Success and stuff! � Oh, dear. I do apologize, Your Grumpiness, I never meant to sound so revoltingly positive here. This meditation was a total failure, I assure you.
Not only reading this horrendous book was a dreadfully abhorrent experience, but it also made me realize that Grumpy Cat and my shrimpy self most unfortunately share despicable book taste. Yes yes, we do indeed. Looks at this:
A kindred spirit! Finally! Oops, sorry, what I meant to say was: oh bloody shrimping fish from hell, don't tell me I finally found a kindred spirit! Please say it isn't so and stuff! Yes, that's much
Pretty handy list, that.
» And the moral of this I'm So Glad This is Over It Was Really a Most Traumatizing Ordeal and I Loathed it Loathed it Loathed it Also I Did not Enjoy it At All Hatefully Crappy Non Review (ISGTiOIWRaMTOaILiLiLiAIDnEiAAHCNR�) is:
[Pre-review nonsense]
Don't look at me, this is Evgeny's fault. Grumpy Cat is his spirit animal, after all.
» Full Please Forgive Me
February 12, 2014
I should rate this book 1 star, because that's the only rating for which Grumpy Cat would approve. If he approved of anything. Which he doesn't.
My least hated thing about this book was when it made me laugh, especially the impossible word search. Second least hated thing about it was the cactus with the googly eyes, but that's just because they can be detached and then lost forever under the fridge. I almost didn't hate the diagram of the dog, with its "built in furry whip" device.
Almost.
Otherwise, this "book" was a complete waste of my time. I'd ask for my money back, but I know what Grumpy Cat would say.
My least hated thing about this book was when it made me laugh, especially the impossible word search. Second least hated thing about it was the cactus with the googly eyes, but that's just because they can be detached and then lost forever under the fridge. I almost didn't hate the diagram of the dog, with its "built in furry whip" device.
Almost.
Otherwise, this "book" was a complete waste of my time. I'd ask for my money back, but I know what Grumpy Cat would say.
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August 28, 2013WHAAAAAT???!!! Is this for real?! I love the grumpy cat!!!
December 14, 2014
Is it improper to read a book you get for someone else before giving it to them for X-mas? Well fuck it. This was stupid. I liked it.
August 8, 2013
I love Grumpy Cat. But I don't know if I would buy a book when most of the laughs in it can be found on the internet. But I'm even more confounded that Rancho Mirage Library bought this book for their collection, or at least they bought the ebook. That is how I read it. It took me maybe 20 minutes including ROTFL time. There are some bits of info that I found surprising. For instance, did you know that 65% of all wars are caused by puppies and 98% of all diseases come from happy smiling babies? I really think Grumpy Cat should provide his sources. But you can do worse than browsing through a book loaded with pictures of Grumpy Cat...like watching a Justin Beiber video So, three stars because it was very funny if more than a little redundant.
August 27, 2013
I won this book in the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ First Reads program. It arrived in the mail today. This is the fastest I've read and reviewed a book. Ok so it's mostly pictures but still.
The subtitle says "designed to put a frown on your face" I have to say it failed at that. I was laughing so hard tears were falling. The back cover sums the book up fairly well "it you're happy and you know it... Get away from me"
I've always thought this & grumpy agrees with me "Romeo & Juliet is a great love story... They both die" ?
There are games, puzzles, party advice, a recipe, even gift giving advice, in addition to memes, all to help you be as grumpy as Grumpy the Cat. If you love cats, love Eeyore, and/or are grumpy than Grumpy the Cat is for you. Great fun.
The subtitle says "designed to put a frown on your face" I have to say it failed at that. I was laughing so hard tears were falling. The back cover sums the book up fairly well "it you're happy and you know it... Get away from me"
I've always thought this & grumpy agrees with me "Romeo & Juliet is a great love story... They both die" ?
There are games, puzzles, party advice, a recipe, even gift giving advice, in addition to memes, all to help you be as grumpy as Grumpy the Cat. If you love cats, love Eeyore, and/or are grumpy than Grumpy the Cat is for you. Great fun.
December 26, 2014
I gave this to my sister for Christmas. Obviously, I had to read it before I wrapped it.
I feel like Grumpy Cat is me, in cat form.
This book is a quick, entertaining read into the mind of an antisocial cat who hates everyone. So it's brilliant.
I feel like Grumpy Cat is me, in cat form.
This book is a quick, entertaining read into the mind of an antisocial cat who hates everyone. So it's brilliant.
October 26, 2014
I just read this with my eleven year old chum. We both laughed a lot. What more can you ask ?
January 29, 2015
Honestly?
I thought this was pretty boring... they took like 5 pics of Grumpy Cat (max) and mirrored them or simply changed the background a dozen times via Photoshop (or some similar tool).
Not to mention that the slogans and jokes weren't funny at all -- I've seen way, way better ones online.. for free. Some of those even downright hilarious.
Not so much in this costly book, though.
So, I guess the promise of a "Bad Mood" afterwards wasn't that far off the mark, if for entirely different reasons though.. >:|
**Btw, this review is for the German version of the Grumpy Cat book.
I thought this was pretty boring... they took like 5 pics of Grumpy Cat (max) and mirrored them or simply changed the background a dozen times via Photoshop (or some similar tool).
Not to mention that the slogans and jokes weren't funny at all -- I've seen way, way better ones online.. for free. Some of those even downright hilarious.
Not so much in this costly book, though.
So, I guess the promise of a "Bad Mood" afterwards wasn't that far off the mark, if for entirely different reasons though.. >:|
**Btw, this review is for the German version of the Grumpy Cat book.
March 9, 2020
A great book of our time. I can only hope to one day be this grumpy. Is it wrong, though, that (a) litter box cake actually sounds kind of yummy and (b) I think someone might be able to run a successful political campaign based on "I don't care about this country or you"?
January 3, 2015
What's not to love about this book? It's mostly Grumpy Cat getting away with being grumpy. De mayor quiero ser como el.
Got it half price at Waterstones.
Got it half price at Waterstones.
March 13, 2016
Grumpy Cat, the cat from the internet whom we know and love. But he wants us to leave him alone. A short book, makes sense. Grumpy Cat gives details and tips on how to be grumpy. He has fun games, not, where he gives u the answer at the bottom. The answers to most of them is along the lines of "no" and "I don't care". Such a fun read. It took me about ten minutes to read. I will love this book forever, but never live by it because I like to consider myself an optimistic person. Tell grumpy cat that he was born awesome. He'll destroy you and I'll laugh. He has corrupted me a bit... oh well.
August 4, 2013
I got this book in the gift shop at the Art Institute of Chicago and it is the most amazing book ever. I've always loved Grumpy Cat, but this book just brings it to a whole new level. The combination of Grumpy Cat memes and tips on how to be grumpy are hilarious. I laughed pretty much the whole time. I definitely recommend this to everyone in the world. It is beyond perfect.
August 23, 2013
This book made me grumpy because it was not nearly as grumptastic as it could've been. I LOVE GRUMPY CAT and was disappointed that the book used the same 4 or 5 photos over and over again. It was a cute little book, but I think they could've taken it soooo much further!
September 29, 2013
So it's mainly memes you can find on the net but I still enjoyed it. :)
YESSS!!!! I just love this cat! :)
YESSS!!!! I just love this cat! :)
June 26, 2016
I'm really glad I borrowed this from the library. Spending any actual money on it would make me grumpy. I do enjoy the memes but this book was milking Tardar Sauce's popularity to its limits. Strictly for hardcore fans only.
April 21, 2015
10 min read. Some pages are funnier than others. I guess it's OK overall.
September 3, 2013
No. Just no.
Internet meme gone too far, way too far. I saw this on the library e-lending service and thought that it looked cute and could possibly be entertaining. Entertaining, it was not. I've seen many macros on the interwebs featuring the grumpy cat that were better done than the ones in the this book! The supposedly humorous list of how to be grumpy, etc. were rather sad (because the joke is over, time to put the cat to rest) and not humorous at all.
Internet meme gone too far, way too far. I saw this on the library e-lending service and thought that it looked cute and could possibly be entertaining. Entertaining, it was not. I've seen many macros on the interwebs featuring the grumpy cat that were better done than the ones in the this book! The supposedly humorous list of how to be grumpy, etc. were rather sad (because the joke is over, time to put the cat to rest) and not humorous at all.
August 15, 2013
This is a cute book with pictures, puzzles and word games.
The pictures and stories are primarily focused around Internet Meme, Grumpy Cat, and her advice on being grumpy.
Almost all content is suitable for all age groups.
Overall, a cute fun read.
The pictures and stories are primarily focused around Internet Meme, Grumpy Cat, and her advice on being grumpy.
Almost all content is suitable for all age groups.
Overall, a cute fun read.
September 15, 2013
This book features pictures and sarcastic comments of internet sensation Grumpy Cat. Not sure if this book is for you? You should be able to find plenty of Grumpy Cat Memes on the internet.
HCPL has a digital copy available for download. It is easier to read a real physical copy!
HCPL has a digital copy available for download. It is easier to read a real physical copy!
January 1, 2014
54th book read in 2013.
Number 79 out of 343 on my all time book list.
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Number 79 out of 343 on my all time book list.
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August 13, 2016
*3,5
My sister bought this book on sale so after she finished it, I picked it up. The book was small but I laughed a lot (and the pictures are great haha)
My sister bought this book on sale so after she finished it, I picked it up. The book was small but I laughed a lot (and the pictures are great haha)
May 27, 2019
4/5 stars
wish the book was a bigger, with more activities
the word search was harder than expected
Great for all ages
wish the book was a bigger, with more activities
the word search was harder than expected
Great for all ages
August 4, 2020
The Grumpy Book 😂
Allein die Bilder der Katze reichen schon!
Nette kleine Ideen. Gutes Buch für schlechte Tage. Trieft vor Sarkasmus und Negativität.
Allein die Bilder der Katze reichen schon!
Nette kleine Ideen. Gutes Buch für schlechte Tage. Trieft vor Sarkasmus und Negativität.
August 15, 2013
Has anyone done (or seen) a Grumpy Cat library program for teens? On my quest for passive programming ideas, I feel inspired by "Grumpy Coloring Time" and "What's Making Me Grumpy? Draw something for me to judge." Prop up a drawing easel, add some markers, and the program practically creates itself. This isn't part of the book, but cookie sheets with GC's picture on them (in various poses - scowling, glaring, glowering...) might make fun magnetic poetry backgrounds.
Short, fun, fast book - a good choice for reluctant readers - 9th grade and up due to the Grumpy Alphabet. As to the 2-star review, anything more would be contrary to Grumpy Cat's philosophy.
Short, fun, fast book - a good choice for reluctant readers - 9th grade and up due to the Grumpy Alphabet. As to the 2-star review, anything more would be contrary to Grumpy Cat's philosophy.
January 7, 2018
I received not one... but two copies of this book over this holiday season. I'm not exactly sure what that says about me but I'm going to take it as a compliment. 😹😹😹
This book is exactly what you would expect from a book based on an internet meme. It definitely had it's sections that made me chuckle and the 18 clue crossword puzzle where every answer was "no" was genius.
This book is exactly what you would expect from a book based on an internet meme. It definitely had it's sections that made me chuckle and the 18 clue crossword puzzle where every answer was "no" was genius.
July 19, 2014
Hilarious and cute.
January 20, 2019
If you're a fan of Grumpy Cat, this book is full of laughs. I read through it with my 8-year-old and he laughed hysterically. He was eager to do the activities.
February 20, 2019
Learning to be grumpy is miserable. I loved it.
March 17, 2019
Story of a cat who we normally see in Memes ..We usually see Grumpy cat in a very fun way
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