  | Cranky (Cranky and Friends) Author: Tran, Phuc | |
| Price: $24.48 | ||
Summary:
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 Zip, 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. Is there anything that will help?
| Illustrator: | Oswald, Pete |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 2.90 Points: .5 Quiz: 523229 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (12/01/23)
Booklist (02/15/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/12/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/15/2024 Cranky, a bright yellow and orange crane, wakes up feeling out of sorts, and the morning just gets worse as he burns his toast, spills his milk, and is deposited upon by a low-flying bird. He discovers that, as he’s feeling low, it is not helpful when others around him are in good moods. Though his workmates intend well, their telling him to “Cheer up!” and asking what’s wrong set his gears on edge. Cranky is visibly separated from his coworkers until he helps put the last section of the bridge in place, and, though his mood has kept him emotionally separated, his outlook begins to brighten when he realizes his friends really care about him and his well-being. Colorful, detailed illustrations show cement mixers, dump trucks, bulldozers, and other construction equipment working together to build a new bridge. Cranky’s mood is clearly shown as a dark rain cloud hovers overhead and his eyes are open at half-mast. Children will understand and empathize with Cranky as he slowly but surely overcomes his moodiness. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
