Croissant isn't happy, and he's taking it out on the breakfast plate! Toast, Scone, and Milk think he's being mean, but Croissant thinks they’re being mean to him. A sip of Milk and ten deep breaths help everyone calm down and talk to each other.
The Grumpy Frumpy Croissant is a children’s picture book with fun and colorful hand-drawn illustrations that teach a lesson about misunderstandings any child can grasp. Croissant learns how to let anger pass, and that yelling hurts others’ feelings. It's a simple story for parents to introduce ideas of managing feelings to children, illustrated by Korey Scott.
The book also features a delicious croissant recipe that parents can make with their children, and full-page coloring activities featuring the characters in the book (kindle and e-reader compatible too!).
What do you think makes a good story?
The best litmus test for children’s picture books is a smile on the kid’s face. There need not be a heavy moral or lesson in the story. Illustrations play a critical role in children’s books. A powerful illustration can carry the story from start to finish.
What inspired your story?
The plot for Grumpy Frumpy Croissant stemmed from a tantrum episode from my son at our favorite coffee/croissant shop. He lost his temper when some of my coffee spilled on his croissant by mistake. He squeezed the croissant so hard that the butter oozed out. I asked him to take a deep breath and leave the croissant alone. The croissant slowly regained its shape. I had an instant flash and the Grumpy Croissant was born.
How does a new story idea come to you? Is it an event that sparks the plot or a character speaking to you?
My ideas are all a product of conversations with my son. Usually happens during our conversations or during our activities that we do together. We usually have a weekly ritual to go to library and browse books for an hour. We read together and create new stories. On rainy days, we like to visit our favorite Barnes and Noble.
Is there a message/theme in your book that you want readers to grasp?
Yes, the message is to pause and think before we react. The power of breath is unknown to many. The croissant harnessed this power and human beings can also use this mantra to evolve their life’s outlook.
About the Author
Mona K is a statistician by training and loves to weave stories with numbers in her day job as a health services researcher. She is also a children’s book author who believes that picture books are a source of both wisdom and silliness. Mona loves to bake in her free time, and her love for croissants and meditation inspired her to write this debut children's picture book. She lives in New Jersey with her seven-year-old son and husband.
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