My 5 year old thought this was pretty cute. She did ask if this was like Rudolph so she caught on to the similarities at the start but I think it’s a cute way to revamp an old story.

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#TheGrumpyReindeer was a cute story about a reindeer who is different from the other reindeer. While all the others are enjoying the most wonderful time of the year, the grumpy reindeer is, well, grumpy. Thankfully he's not so grumpy that he ruins things for everyone. This is definitely a cute read before Christmas on our countdown to Christmas reading list. This copy was given to me by #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The illustrations are cute, but I don’t love the message that an introverted reindeer is a grumpy one.

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This was a cute story but felt a bit forced. Still a good lesson for kids to be kind and treat others well.

Ronnie is grumpy at Christmas time and burns bridges with his bad attitude. Through the process of teamwork, he becomes the happiest reindeer.

The Grumpy Reindeer is full of colorful illustrations. It tells a story about a reindeer who finds kindness and cheerfulness brings happiness to his own life as well as others. It’s the perfect story to read before Christmas.

Thank you NetGalley and DK for the opportunity to review this book.

You know Dasher & Dancer & Comet & Cupid…but do you recall the GRUMPIEST reindeer of ALL?!!

With the adorable illustrations and Christmas themed storyline this was a really fun book to read. While there is a clear them of kindness developed in this story, I also saw another perspective. What if Ronnie was neurodivergent and social gatherings and loud parties really bother him? I thought even, perhaps he was not participating with the other reindeer because he maybe even had trouble socializing with them in the same way. This is a great way to present all of these differing points of view to young readers in a fun way. What a great way to engage in this conversation with our young reader to get their opinion on this matter too.

Emotional awareness is really important at any age and being grumpy is sometimes ok too.


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The Grumpy Reindeer would be a good story for younger children, but it almost seems as if something is missing. Ronnie doesn’t like Christmas, but no reason is given why. Does he just dislike it because he is always grumpy? Why doesn’t he like doing things with the other reindeer? And why does his attitude only change when Santa asks him to help if he doesn’t like Christmas? It was a nice turn to see Ronnie apologize and befriend the other reindeer, and save Christmas at the end, but it just felt like something wasn’t fully there.

Cute holiday book that reminds kids the importance of being kind to others. Cute illustrations, but story felt incomplete

I absolutely adored this book! The graphics are adorable, the reindeer characters are fun and the story is a feel good lesson for children (and all). The author did a great job with the flow of the story, the mix of the story text and character word bubbles and emotion. I want to pick up a copy of this one for my Christmas book stash :-)

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me the eARC of this beautiful children's book in exchange for my honest review and opinion.

5 star!!!!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… except if you’re Ronnie the reindeer! Ronnie is a grouch and prefers being left alone, never participating when his peers invite him to join in the festivities. When Santa asks him to deliver presents on Christmas Eve, Ronnie must ask the other reindeer to help him carry out this task so that the children won’t be disappointed on Christmas morning! Ronnie knows he has not been kind and worries the reindeer won’t want to help him because of the way he’s treated them. Ronnie quickly learns the value of friendship and kindness. This book is so very cute and I highly recommend for parents, teachers, and librarians who are looking for a holiday book to add to your collection! The illustrations are phenomenal!🎄❤️🎄

Thanks to NetGalley and DK Publishing for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

This is a cute story about Ronnie the grumpy reindeer. Santa needs his help to deliver one final sleigh of presents and a Ronnie knows he can’t do it on his own and will need help from the other reindeer. He realizes the power of being kind and being part of a team. He compliments the other reindeer and helps them with their tasks and then they are willing to help him, it’s got a good message and the illustration is great!

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This was a sweet book about a grumpy reindeer that wants nothing to do with Christmas. But quickly changes his mind when Santa needs help. It’s a simple book for younger kids.

The Grumpy Reindeer is a cute Christmas story about Ronnie the reindeer who learns to be a good friend and treat others the way he'd want to be treated. Ronnie is a grumpy reindeer even though it's the most wonderful time of the year! While all the other reindeer have fun and play, Ronnie would rather be alone and doesn't take up any offers to play. One day, Santa tells Ronnie that he needs his help but Ronnie realizes that he can't do it all by himself. He needs the help of others but he's been so grumpy to his friends that he's not sure they'll want to help. What can Ronnie do?

This is a cute book about treating others the way you want to be treated and learning how to apologize when you've been a not-so-great friend. This would be a great book to read during the winter holidays, especially in the classroom when young students start to get restless and antsy before break. Thank you NetGalley and DK Children for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

This book was so adorable and my kids loved it! We will be adding this story to our holiday collection for sure,

I received an ARC of, The Grumpy Reindeer, by DK. I love the illustrations in this book. Ronnie the grumpy Reindeer is so cute. Such a short and sweet story.

I give it a 3.5 The illustrations were cute and nostalgic for me but wow this story writign was lazy. I won't bee to picky I think this story can easily show that all you need to do is pretend to be nice to get what you want, but if that is what your child automatically thinks when reading this book . . . there might be bigger issues.

I think the writers new what this books was, a large scale book that was writen for a quick fix. So although I wouldn't be made if this was read out to children in teh public library, I think there are better ones out there - but at the same time it was a good enough message that I don't have any issues with it.

would I recommend this book 50/50 I guess. If I was in a rush to find something to show to a bunch of 2-4 year old then fine they won't remember it anyway, but as a quality book you can read every year and enjoy it as a family, not so much.

A book about the benefit of kindness! Ronnie is a reindeer at the North Pole. however, unlike the other reindeer, he doesn't like Christmas, and is always grumpy. One day, Santa needs Ronnie's help delivering presents. Ronnie knows though he can't pull the sleigh by himself. He decides to be kind to the other reindeer and then realizes why it's good to be kind! Very cute!

The Grumpy Reindeer is a sweet Christmas-time book that features Ronnie, a grumpy reindeer. When Santa needs Ronnie's help, Ronnie has to learn how to be kind to the other reindeer in asking for help. I really loved the illustrations, they were bright and fun. I also liked the message that being kind to others will make you happier in return.

I was given a copy of this before hand to read and it was such a cute story about a Reindeer who is grumpy but learns that kindness is a wonderful thing and is able to get the help of others to finish a task for Santa. The illustrations are so good and my little ones especially enjoyed the story. If you get the chance to grab this book for your children I highly recommend doing so. #TheGrumpyReindeer #NetGalley 📚 #bookstagram #bookreview