Suzanne Lang
Recognized in the Creative Minds Montessori 2026 Teacher’s Choice list.
Suzanne Lang is one of roughly one hundred authors whose work was selected by the Montessori-certified teachers at Creative Minds Montessori for the 2026 Teacher’s Choice list — 120 books chosen across four reading stages, from first lap-reads to first chapter books. The selected book was chosen for how precisely it meets children at a real developmental moment. This recognition cannot be bought: no author or publisher paid to appear on our lists, and we take no commission on any book sale.
About Suzanne Lang
Suzanne Lang writes and produces children's television, and is the author of the Grumpy Monkey series, illustrated by her husband Max Lang. Grumpy Monkey (2018) debuted at #8 on the New York Times bestseller list, reached #1, and stayed on the list for 25 weeks.
Also by this author: Grumpy Monkey Party Time! · Grumpy Monkey Up All Night
Publisher page: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/222967/suzanne-lang
Selected for the 2026 Teacher’s Choice list
Part of The Best Children’s Books by Age, chosen by the teachers at Creative Minds Montessori in Frisco, TX.