Illustrated background of Groovy's world — treetops, hills, and sky

Meet Groovy.

Big adventures. Little lessons. Lots of heart.

Come along with Groovy, a curious little monkey discovering music, nature, friendship, and the wonderful world around him.

Groovy the monkey standing proudly in his world, surrounded by music notes, leaves, and friends
Groovy looking up with wide, curious eyes

Welcome to Groovy's World

Growing up is one big adventure. With a little curiosity, a little courage, and some good friends along the way, every day gives us something new to discover.

Groovy's stories invite young children to explore the world alongside a lovable monkey who learns through playing, listening, wondering, sharing, and experiencing.

Made for little readers, big imaginations, and the grown-ups reading beside them.

Three Adventures, One Groovy World

Step into each story and see what Groovy discovers.

Groovy performing on stage with a guitar and a saxophone, spotlights all around
Groovy playing among floating musical notes

Everybody has music inside them.

The Music in Me

Groovy discovers that music is everywhere — in the sounds around him, in the rhythm of his body, and in the feelings he wants to express. A joyful story about rhythm, creativity, listening, and discovering your own unique way to make music.

  • Music & rhythm
  • Creativity
  • Listening
Groovy hiking and biking through green mountains under a blue sky
Groovy exploring a lush, leafy corner of the outdoors

The more Groovy explores, the more there is to discover.

When I Love Nature, Nature Loves Me

Join Groovy as he ventures outdoors and discovers the beauty, surprises, and tiny wonders hiding in the natural world. A warm story that encourages children to explore nature, care for the world around them, and experience the joy of simply being outside.

  • Nature & the outdoors
  • Exploration
  • Curiosity
Groovy waving beside his group of friends standing together on the grass
Groovy standing together with his friends

Life is better with good friends beside you.

My Friends and I

Groovy discovers the happiness that comes from playing together, helping one another, sharing experiences, and appreciating what makes every friend special. A sweet celebration of friendship, kindness, belonging, and growing together.

  • Friendship
  • Kindness
  • Sharing
A warm, expressive full-body portrait of Groovy, smiling and mid-adventure

Hi, I'm Groovy!

Groovy is curious.

Groovy loves adventures.

Groovy loves music, exploring nature, and spending time with his friends.

To Groovy, these aren't just things he enjoys—they're what make life special.

Music fills every day with joy, nature reminds him to slow down and wonder, and friends make every adventure even better.

Groovy believes happiness is real—and that the best kind of happiness is the kind you share.

When you laugh together, explore together, sing together, or help a friend, happiness grows a little bigger for everyone.

Every day is a chance to discover something new, be kind to someone, and make a wonderful memory.

Come explore, laugh, learn, and grow with Groovy.

Play with Groovy

The adventure doesn't end when the book closes. Explore music, discover nature, help Groovy's friends, and collect rewards along the way.

Bring Groovy Home

Pick a favorite adventure, or collect them all.

The three Groovy book covers arranged together as the complete collection

Featured Bundle

The Groovy Collection

Three adventures. One Groovy collection.

Bring home the complete Groovy series and join Groovy as he explores music, nature, and friendship.

Cover of The Music in Me, featuring Groovy the monkey surrounded by musical notes

The Music in Me

Everybody has music inside them.

Cover of When I Love Nature, Nature Loves Me, featuring Groovy exploring among plants

When I Love Nature, Nature Loves Me

The more Groovy explores, the more there is to discover.

Cover of My Friends and I, featuring Groovy together with his friends

My Friends and I

Life is better with good friends beside you.

Stories they'll enjoy. Ideas that stay with them.

The Groovy books were created to make meaningful ideas feel natural, playful, and fun. Through Groovy's adventures, children encounter themes including:

  • Curiosity and exploration
  • Friendship and kindness
  • Creativity and self-expression
  • Appreciation of nature
  • Confidence in being yourself
  • Learning through everyday experiences

But first and foremost, they're stories meant to be enjoyed together.

Read them at bedtime. Talk about them afterward. Laugh at Groovy. Ask questions. And see where your child's imagination takes the story next.

Photo of Dr. Danni Steimberg, author of the Groovy book series

Meet Danni

Dr. Danni Steimberg is a dedicated pediatrician and children's book author with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive.

Drawing on his experience working with children and families, Danni creates stories that are both enjoyable and meaningful—capturing young imaginations while encouraging the values that help children flourish.

He believes that music, nature, and friendship are three of the greatest gifts we can offer a child. Individually, each nurtures creativity, curiosity, confidence, empathy, and emotional well-being. Together, they create a powerful foundation for healthy cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Through Groovy's adventures, Danni hopes to inspire children to sing, dance, explore, connect with others, trust others and discover the joy that comes from experiencing the world with curiosity and kindness.

His vision is simple: to create stories that children love today and lessons that stay with them for a lifetime.

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