{"product_id":"the-grumpy-old-man-jeffrey-rittenhouse-9798242642966","title":"The Grumpy Old Man","description":"The Grumpy Old Man is a warm, funny, and relatable storybook about an old man who has an opinion about everything-and none of them are particularly cheerful. From noisy mornings and grocery stores gone wrong to technology, traffic, holidays, and everyday modern life, he faces each day with a sharp eye, dry humor, and perfectly timed complaints. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold through short, story-driven chapters, each filled with simple scenes and memorable one-line sayings, this book captures the small annoyances everyone recognizes-but rarely says out loud. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrumpy, yes.\u003cbr\u003eMean, no.\u003cbr\u003eHonest? Absolutely. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the days pass, the world doesn't change much-but something quietly shifts. Beneath the complaints is a man who notices more than he admits, remembers how things used to be, and keeps showing up anyway. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders who enjoy clean, observational humor \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFans of short, episodic stories \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll ages-from teens to grandparents \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnyone who has ever muttered, \"It didn't used to be like this.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you read a chapter at a time or laugh straight through, The Grumpy Old Man is a reminder that even on the most irritating days, there's still something worth noticing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven if it's just something to complain about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeffrey Rittenhouse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798242642966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d","brand":"Jeffrey Rittenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447257903359,"sku":"9798242642966","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_40d810ee-629b-4883-8da6-61b56cca84c9.jpg?v=1777229902","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-grumpy-old-man-jeffrey-rittenhouse-9798242642966","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}