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Cranky  Cover Image Book Book

Cranky / written by Phuc Tran ; illustrated by Pete Oswald.

Tran, Phuc, 1974- (Author). Oswald, Pete. (Added Author).

Summary:

"In this funny story about big trucks, big feelings and even bigger friendships, Cranky the crane truck is feeling, well, cranky, and doesn't want to talk about it until his friends and honesty help him turn his frown upside down.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780063256286 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2024]

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8.
Subject: Anger > Juvenile fiction.
Trucks > Juvenile fiction.
Construction equipment > Juvenile fiction.
Emotions > Juvenile fiction.
Friendship > Juvenile fiction.
Genre: Picture books.
Humorous fiction.

Available copies

  • 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Stroud Branch GRO JP Tran 31681030035786 PICTURE Checked out 08/14/2025

  • Baker & Taylor
    "Cranky is feeling, well, cranky. But don't ask why. Because you know what doesn't help when you're feeling cranky? Everyone asking you what's wrong! Is there anything that will help? Find out in this irresistible story about big trucks, big feelings, and even bigger friendships"--Front flap of jacket.
  • Baker & Taylor
    "In this funny story about big trucks, big feelings and even bigger friendships, Cranky the crane truck is feeling, well, cranky, and doesn’t want to talk about it until his friends and honesty help him turn his frown upside down. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. "
  • HARPERCOLL

    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.


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