Maya Was Grumpy Elena Pala Every family has its special

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Maya Was Grumpy Elena Pala Every family has its specialAn artful mixture of fantasy and reality, humor and heart, Maya Was Grumpy celebrates the power of imagination and humor to improve moods. Maya wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, tangled in her blanket, and in a crispy, cranky, grumpy, grouchy mood. She doesnt want to read or color or go outside to play. Whats worse, shes determined to share her grumpiness with everyone as she glumps, clumps, and thumps around the house. But when Maya growls at