Gaston grognon #1

The grumpy, heavy-browed ape on this bright green cover says it all — buried up to his chin in a pile of oranges, wearing an expression of supreme irritation while a cheerful blue parrot perches contentedly on his head. Suzanne Lang and Max Lang bring their beloved Grumpy Monkey to French-speaking readers in this bande dessinée adaptation, with Orange Stressée delivering a perfect clash of sulky primate and blissfully unbothered bird. Published by Casterman in 2022, it's a wonderfully expressive opener for the series.