by Suzanne Lang
First published 2026
Father's Day arrives in the jungle, and Jim Panzee's dad couldn't be happier. He loves being the center of attention on his special day. Jim wants to make the celebration perfect for his father, but when he asks what they should do for Grandpanzee, he gets a surprise. His grandfather thinks Father's Day is nothing but malarkey and wants no part in the festivities. Jim finds himself caught between his enthusiastic father and his dismissive grandfather. Through this family clash, Jim begins to understand where his own grumpy tendencies come from. The holiday becomes a journey of discovery about family traits and generational differences, revealing how personalities pass down through the Panzee family tree.
Genres: fiction, family-life, holiday
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-conflict, found-family
Setting: Jungle
Period: Father's Day
32 pages · Hardcover · Random House Studio