{"product_id":"cranky-9780063256286","title":"Cranky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Tran's \"Cranky \u0026amp; Friends\" ­series is perfect for readers [who love construction equipment like cranes, dump trucks, and cement trucks].\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and debut picture book author Phuc Tran, this is a hilarious picture book about \u003cb\u003ebig trucks\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebig feelings\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e and\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eeven bigger friendships!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what \u003ci\u003ewill\u003c\/i\u003e help? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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 \u003ci\u003eGrumpy Monkey \u003c\/i\u003eand construction vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Children's Book Committee Best Book of the Year!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Phuc Tran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/06\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Cranky and Friends\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 8.60w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063256286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e523229 \/ Cranky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/06\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/31\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOswald, Pete:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePete Oswald\u003c\/strong\u003e is an artist, picture book creator, and production designer. Pete is the illustrator of the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling Food Group series by Jory John and the Cranky series by Phuc Tran as well as many other picture books. When Pete is not working on books, he is helping to uplift many of the most successful animated franchises as a character designer, concept artist, and production designer. Pete lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three sons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTran, Phuc:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhuc Tran\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning writer, tattooer, and Latin teacher (for which he has won no awards). Lots of things make Phuc cranky: being too cold, being too hot, staying up too late, getting up really early, wearing baggy socks, eating jaggedy cereal for breakfast. \u003cem\u003eCranky\u003c\/em\u003e was his first children's book. His memoir, \u003cem\u003eSigh, Gone\u003c\/em\u003e, received the New England Book Award and the Maine Literary Award and was named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon, Audible, and others. Phuc lives in Portland, Maine, with his wife (who is rarely cranky) and his two daughters (who are sometimes cranky). \"Phuc\" is pronounced like \"Luke\" but with an F. Learn more at phucskywalker.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59464484782366,"sku":"9780063256286","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4247\/3502\/files\/9780063256286.jpg?v=1781548553","url":"https:\/\/i55bookfairs.com\/products\/cranky-9780063256286","provider":"I55 Book Fairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}