Will Alexander, a retired Marine, was a print journalist and editor for over 30 years. Inspired by Aesop’s Fables and Dr. Seuss, he believes that simple life lessons embedded in the lives of his characters can stick with children for a lifetime. Born in Charlotte, N.C., Alexander now lives in Southern California where he works in real estate.
Mr. Grumpy Gets His Wish
by Will Alexander

Mr. Grumpy Gets His Wish
by Will Alexander
Published Jan 31, 2020
37 Pages
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION / General
Book Details
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Mr. Grumpy was just fine with the world – except for one thing: too many people. People on busses, in stores and town squares. People in cars, on streets and everywhere! Big people, little people, tiny and tall; he had the gall to wince at them all. “Oh, how I wish the day would come,” said he, “When I wished for people and there were none.” Mr. Grumpy gets his wish.