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“Storytelling at its most brilliant—and whimsical.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Everything is on the line for crabby, cranky Crow. But why, exactly, is Crow so moody? The reason will delight readers in three-time Geisel Medal and Caldecott Honor winner Corey R. Tabor’s funny and surprising twist on friendship, science, and saving the world.
Cranky, crabby Crow does not want to play with Squirrel or do loop-de-loops with Hummingbird. He doesn’t have time for Rat or Bat. From high atop a telephone pole, Cat warns Crow that he will soon be all alone if he turns his friends away with his very cranky “kaw!” one more time. But, unbeknownst to all, Crow has bigger, world-saving fish to fry—he must protect planet Earth from an asteroid headed our way!
With playful illustrations and a classic “Tabor twist,” Cranky, Crabby Crow is an excellent choice for readers who love Mo Willems and Jon Klassen. Kirkus Reviews calls Corey R. Tabor “a master of the early reader” with good reason, and here he once again proves himself an innovative and unforgettable storyteller. Cranky, Crabby Crow explores perennial, age-appropriate social and emotional themes through Corey R. Tabor’s signature subtlety and silliness. Includes a secret code.
Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World) by Corey R. Tabor, Corey R. Tabor (Illustr
Corey R. Tabor is the author and illustrator of the Caldecott Honor–winning Mel Fell, three-time Geisel Award winner for Fox Has a Problem, Fox at Night, and Fox the Tiger, and Geisel Honor recipient for Fox versus Fox. His other acclaimed titles include the young graphic novel chapter books Sir Ladybug, Sir Ladybug and the Queen Bee, and Sir Ladybug and the Bookworms; the picture books Bear for a Day, Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World), Ursula Upside Down, Simon and the Better Bone, Snail Crossing, Fox and the Bike Ride, and Fox and the Jumping Contest; and the I Can Reads Fox versus Winter, Fox Is Late, and Fox Plays Ball. Corey R. Tabor lives in Tacoma, Washington, with his wife and son and spends his time making pictures and stories.
ISBN-13: 9780063373587
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 05/06/2025
Pages: 40
Product dimensions: 8.90(w) x 11.20(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 4 - 8 Years
Picture Books - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
Picture Books - Juvenile Fiction | Science Fiction | Space Exploration
Picture Books - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Birds
Picture Books - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
Picture Books - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
Picture Books - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
Picture Books - Juvenile Fiction | Superheroes
Picture Books - Juvenile Fiction | Technology | Astronauts & Space
Picture Books - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Beginner
Picture Books - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
LC Subjects:
-Crows -Animals
-Heroes -Picture books
-Animal fiction
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