Books Like The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon
Families who loved The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon by Matthew Burgess often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon by Matthew Burgess often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your household is being held hostage by a child's inexplicable, stubborn bad mood. It is the perfect tool for those days when one sibling is 'stuck' in a grump and the other is losing their patience trying to fix it. The story follows a young girl as she attempts to coax her brother out of a monumental funk using everything from jokes to snacks, only to find herself eventually catching the 'curmudgeon' bug too. This humorous take on emotional regulation and sibling dynamics is ideal for children aged 4 to 8. It validates the frustration of dealing with a moody peer while normalizing the fact that bad moods are often temporary and sometimes even contagious. Parents will appreciate how it uses wit rather than lecturing to model empathy and the importance of giving others space to feel their feelings.
