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Crunch-time for Grumblechop
Paperback
General Juvenile FictionScience & Nature
ISBN13: 9781836154693
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing Limited
Published: Dec 4 2025
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Grumblechop is a monster with a mighty appetite - but no teeth. While others crunch carrots, cucumbers, crumpets and chips, Grumblechop is stuck slurping soup and sucking smoothies. So, when he stumbles upon a dental surgery, he decides to take action.
What follows is a hilarious and surprisingly educational journey through the world of teeth. First, Grumblechop tries incisors - perfect for slicing, but hopeless for swallowing. Then come the fearsome canines, ideal for ripping and tearing, but far too messy. Finally he experiments with molars, which crush and grind beautifully but leave him unable to cut or tear his food. Each visit to the dentist brings new hope, new teeth, and new frustrations.
With a blend of humour, repetition and escalating chaos, Crunch-time for Grumblechop builds to a satisfying solution: a full set of teeth, each type in its proper place. Incisors at the front, canines on the sides, molars at the back - Grumblechop finally has the perfect bite. But just when everything seems to be going smoothly, one mighty chomp leads to a painful surprise...
This charming tale is ideal for children aged 5 - 9 and perfect for reading aloud. It introduces young readers to the function of different types of teeth in a way that is both memorable and entertaining. The story's structure reinforces learning through repetition and variation, while the character of Grumblechop adds warmth, silliness and just the right amount of monster mischief.
Whether used in classrooms, dental waiting rooms, or bedtime routines, Crunch-time for Grumblechop offers a delightful blend of storytelling and science. It's a great choice for parents and educators looking to spark curiosity about anatomy, hygiene, and problem solving - all wrapped up in a monster-sized helping of fun.
With its rhythmic prose, vivid imagery and laugh-out-loud ending, this book is sure to become a favourite among young readers and grown-ups alike. Grumblechop may not have had teeth at the start, but by the end, he's got bite - and a whole lot of character.
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