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Cranky Makes a Friend

AUTHOR Oswald, Pete; Tran, Phuc
PUBLISHER HarperCollins (02/04/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

Description

In this second picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and acclaimed picture book author Phuc Tran's bestselling Cranky series, Cranky is feeling extra cranky when a new crane joins the crew.

There's a new crane on the construction site! His name is Lefty and he's the opposite of Cranky--smiley, talkative, and a jokester. Everything Lefty does makes Cranky feel extra cranky. But everyone else seems to love him. What if Cranky's friends like Lefty more than him?

Find out how self-acceptance and a supportive crew help one cranky truck make a new friend in this humorous story about big trucks, big feelings, and even bigger friendships. With Phuc Tran's hilarious text and Pete Oswald's bold, expressive illustrations, this read is perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey and construction vehicles.

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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780063256309
ISBN-10: 0063256304
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 32
Carton Quantity: 30
Product Dimensions: 8.79 x 0.36 x 11.12 inches
Weight: 0.90 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | Transportation - Cars, Trucks & Buses
Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings
Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship
Grade Level: Preschool - 3rd Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Dewey Decimal: E
Library of Congress Control Number: 2024938104
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In this second picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and acclaimed picture book author Phuc Tran's bestselling Cranky series, Cranky is feeling extra cranky when a new crane joins the crew.

There's a new crane on the construction site! His name is Lefty and he's the opposite of Cranky--smiley, talkative, and a jokester. Everything Lefty does makes Cranky feel extra cranky. But everyone else seems to love him. What if Cranky's friends like Lefty more than him?

Find out how self-acceptance and a supportive crew help one cranky truck make a new friend in this humorous story about big trucks, big feelings, and even bigger friendships. With Phuc Tran's hilarious text and Pete Oswald's bold, expressive illustrations, this read is perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey and construction vehicles.

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