{"product_id":"crane-jane-isbn-9780823451586","title":"Crane Jane!","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClang-clang! Clunk! Crunch!\u003c\/i\u003e A story about a working woman and the big machines kids love! From the best-selling author and illustrator team of Trashy Town.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHook it, lift it, off the ground\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEasy, careful, swing it ‘round.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eClunk!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhew! Good job.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrane Jane punches the clock at the dock, then climbs into her tall, tall crane. She’s ready for a day of lifting cargo from ships to dry land. Then comes Jane’s biggest challenge of all—a firetruck! But when high winds send her load swinging, Jane uses all her skill to keep the crane under control. Parents and children can read together the \u003ci\u003eclang-clang!\u003c\/i\u003e of the crane and \u003ci\u003etoot-toot!\u003c\/i\u003e of the ships!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Big Jobs, Bold Women series features strong women in tough hands-on jobs. Don't miss out on \u003ci\u003eFirefighter Flo!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePlumber Pearl!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for \u003ci\u003eThe Backyardians,\u003c\/i\u003e and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of\u003ci\u003e Trashy Town\u003c\/i\u003e, Crane Jane is the perfect read for truck and construction-obsessed kids.\"With its inspiring female main character, brush with danger, shout-worthy onomatopoeia, and peaceful bedtime conclusion, the story will likely resonate through many repeat readings.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"It’s great that kids see a woman, especially a woman of color, carry out her job so skillfully and effortlessly in a predominantly male-dominated profession. . . . When it comes to doing heavy lifting, you can count on this tale.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eANDREA ZIMMERMAN is the author of many beloved series including \u003ci\u003eTrashy Town \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSmashy Town\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Dan Yaccarino; the bestselling truck series \u003ci\u003eBulldozer Friends, Digger Man, Fire Engine Man, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Train Man\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAll Buckled Up\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAll Dressed Up\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eDig!\u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Marc Rosenthal. Andrea grew up in Ohio, Utah, New York, and California.  She enjoys gardening, going for walks, and visiting museums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDAN YACCARINO is an author-illustrator who been named to the Texas Bluebonnet list for \u003ci\u003eThe Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau,\u003c\/i\u003e Kirkus' Best Children's Book List for \u003ci\u003eAll the Way to America\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Time\u003c\/i\u003es 10 Best Illustrated List and the Bologna Ragazzi for \u003ci\u003eEvery Friday.\u003c\/i\u003e His picture book \u003ci\u003eI Am a Story\u003c\/i\u003e is a Junior Library Guild Selection and a Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2016. He's also the creator and producer of several animated series based on his books, \u003ci\u003eDoug Unplugs\u003c\/i\u003e (AppleTV),\u003ci\u003e Oswald\u003c\/i\u003e (Nickelodeon), \u003ci\u003eWilla's Wild Life\u003c\/i\u003e (NBC and Qubo), as well as the character designer behind \u003ci\u003eThe Backyardigans \u003c\/i\u003e(Nickelodeon).","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302314528997,"sku":"NP9780823451586","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823451586.jpg?v=1767724203","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/crane-jane-isbn-9780823451586","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}