{"product_id":"cranky-isbn-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 | \u003cp\u003eKids will come for the construction vehicles and leave with some social-emotional skills.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnimation-style drawings by Oswald (\u003cem\u003eSleepy Sheepy\u003c\/em\u003e), both sympathetic and funny about Cranky’s dark mood, prove a sprightly accompaniment to punny text by Tran (\u003cem\u003eSigh, Gone\u003c\/em\u003e, for adults); together, they show how the language of empathy and “self-of-steam” can be wonderfully regulating for anyone in a funk.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a perpetual frown and lidded eyes, Cranky is wonderfully endearing (though don’t tell Cranky that). This makes an ideal opportunity to discuss big feelings with little ones who like big trucks.   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren will understand and empathize with Cranky as he slowly but surely overcomes his moodiness. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890571571429,"sku":"NP9780063256286","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063256286.jpg?v=1730233599","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/cranky-isbn-9780063256286","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}