Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Review: Extra Grumpy Trumpy by Stacey Russo


 Genre: Politics/Humor/Parody

Description:

Extra Grumpy Trumpy is the sequel to Grumpy Trumpy no one asked for, but everyone deserves—and let’s just say, the material kept coming. Inspired by more recent events and the ever-growing absurdity of the political landscape, this book practically wrote itself. The hardest part? Deciding what not to include.

Built on the playful repetition and escalating silliness of The Wonky Donkey (but not written by or endorsed by its authors), this sing-songy satire turns chaos into catharsis. It’s packed with clever wordplay and poetic protest for grown-ups who laugh through the madness and rhyme through the rage.

It’s for readers who believe storytelling can be silly, sharp, and subversive all at once. It’s also a playful stand for free expression, a reminder that the First Amendment still matters—and we’re using it with heart, wit, and a healthy dose of rhyme.”

Author:

“Stacey is a mom, business owner, travel enthusiast, and unapologetic beach lover who turned her pet peeves into punchlines. Her writing journey began with parody—sing-songy, satirical books that helped her laugh through the chaos and find humor in the things that bothered her most.”

Appraisal:

If you’re a fan of Trump, this book is definitely not for you. If you’re not a fan this book should give you a good laugh while discussing several reasons why your lack of fandom makes sense. This parodies the style of the Wonky Donkey series of kids picture books in a way that even a pre-school kid could understand. Unfortunately those fans of Trump are unlikely to get it, but you’ll get a good laugh. I’d have never guessed that an adult picture book that looks just like something I’d read to a grandkid would have appeal to me, but I was wrong.

Buy now from:            Amazon US        Amazon UK

Format/Typo Issues:

No significant issues.

Rating: **** Four Stars

Reviewed by: BigAl

Approximate word count: 24 pages