Cranky Makes a Friend

(Hardback)

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

Theres a new crane on the construction site! His name is Lefty and he's the opposite of Crankysmiley, 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 aboutbig trucks,big feelings, andeven bigger friendships. With Phuc Trans hilarious text and Pete Oswalds bold, expressive illustrations, this read is perfect for fans ofGrumpy Monkeyand construction vehicles.

Author Bio

Phuc Tran is an award-winning writer, tattooer, and Latin teacher (for which he has won no awards). Lots of things make Phuc cranky: being too cold, being too hot, staying up too late, getting up really early, wearing baggy socks, eating jaggedy cereal for breakfast. Cranky is his first children's book. His memoir Sigh, Gone received the New England Book Award, the Maine Literary Award, and was named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon, Audible, and others. Phuc lives in Portland, Maine, with his wife (who is rarely cranky) and his two daughters (who are sometimes cranky). "Phuc" is pronounced like "Luke" but with an F. Learn more at www.phucskywalker.com. Pete Oswald is an LA-based artist, kid lit author/illustrator, and production designer. He is the co-creator of Mingo the Flamingo, published in 2017 by HarperCollins. Pete is also the illustrator of The Bad Seed, by Jory John. When Pete is not working on books he is helping to uplift many of the most successful animated franchises as a character designer, concept artist, and production designer. Pete lives in Santa Monica, California, with his wife and two sons.