Cranky
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Cranky

Written by Phuc Tran · Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Part of the Cranky and Friends series

Cranky crane truck faces a tough day. Can friends help without words?

4.0 Goodreads · 433 ratings
32 pages· 725 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~420L
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On the last day at the construction site, Cranky the crane truck is in a foul mood. His friends Zippy, Wheezy, and Dump Chuck try to lift his spirits, but their chatter only makes things worse. What can truly help Cranky? This delightful tale explores how friendship and honesty can navigate even the strongest emotions, offering young readers a humorous and heartfelt lesson in understanding feelings.

From the publisher

From the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and debut picture book author Phuc Tran, this is a hilarious picture book about big trucks, big feelings, and even bigger friendships!It’s the last day at the construction site and Cranky the crane truck is feeling, well, cranky. And he doesn’t want to talk about it. His friends Zippy, Wheezy, and Dump Chuck try to cheer him up. But you know what doesn’t help when you’re feeling cranky? A lot of talking.But what will help? With Phuc Tran’s hilarious text and Pete Oswald’s bold, expressive illustrations, this tale shows young readers how kind friends and honesty are the perfect tools for navigating strong emotions. Perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey and construction vehicles.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
725
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~420L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about transportationBooks about trucksBooks about construction
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
523229
Publication
Published
February 6, 2024
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063256286

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