A Very Cranky Book

The first picture book collaboration from bestselling husband-and-wife team Tony and Angela DiTerlizzi is the charmingly irreverent tale of a very cranky book. Cranky doesn't want to be read, but when other books show up for story time, he may change his mind.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Are you ready to meet the world's crankiest book? Cranky doesn't want to be read. He just wants you to leave him alone. After all, there are so many other things you can do—ride a bike, play a game, or draw a picture. There's no reason for you to be bothering him! But when other books show up for story time, will Cranky change his mind?

Angela and Tony DiTerlizzi, two creative forces, have crafted a story as silly as it is clever. In the vein of Grumpy Monkey and The Day the Crayons Quit, this tale humorously explores the big emotions of one very cranky book.

Cranky is a book that just wants to be left alone. He doesn't like being read and finds it annoying when people try to bother him. However, when other books arrive for story time, Cranky starts to realize that maybe being read isn't so bad after all. He starts to enjoy the stories and even starts to feel emotions. Through his journey, Cranky learns that sometimes it's worth giving things a chance, even if they seem annoying at first.

The illustrations in this book are colorful and fun, adding to the humor of the story. The characters are well-developed, and the text is easy to read and understand. This book is perfect for children who are just starting to learn to read, as well as for older children who enjoy a good laugh.

In conclusion, Cranky is a charming and irreverent tale that will have readers laughing out loud. Angela and Tony DiTerlizzi have created a story that is both silly and clever, and the illustrations are beautiful. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves books and laughter.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 286 x 223 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063206670