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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
Learn with Groovy
Counting and the alphabet, taught the fun and interactive Groovy way.
Bring Groovy Home
Pick a favorite adventure, or collect them all.
When I Love Nature, Nature Loves Me
The more Groovy explores, the more there is to discover.
My Friends and I
Life is better with good friends beside you.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age are the Groovy books for?+
All three Groovy books are written for ages 2–8, with picture-book pacing and read-aloud text designed for early childhood.
Who wrote the Groovy books?+
The Groovy books were written by Dr. Danni Steimberg, a pediatrician, and illustrated by Netta Zino.
How many Groovy books are there?+
There are three books so far: The Music in Me, When I Love Nature, Nature Loves Me, and My Friends and I — each pairs a life-skill theme (music, nature, and friendship) with a simple, memorable read-aloud story.
Where can I buy the Groovy books?+
All three books are available in paperback and hardcover on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Links to each retailer are on every book's page.
Are the Groovy games free?+
Yes. Play with Groovy and Learn with Groovy are both completely free, with no accounts or purchases required.
What can kids do in Play with Groovy and Learn with Groovy?+
Play with Groovy has interactive games themed to each book — music, nature, and friendship — while Learn with Groovy covers early-childhood basics like counting, the alphabet, and shapes, plus a gentle quiz about the books themselves.
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