First published 2023
Cranky the book has had enough. He doesn't want anyone opening his pages or reading his words. Go ride a bike instead, he tells potential readers. Play a game. Draw a picture. Do anything except bother him. Cranky just wants to be left alone on the shelf where nobody will disturb his peace. But when other books arrive for story time, something unexpected happens. These fellow books gather around, ready for their own reading adventures. Cranky watches as they prepare to share their stories with eager audiences. Will seeing his bookshelf companions embrace their purpose make Cranky reconsider his stubborn stance? This collaboration between creative partners Tony and Angela DiTerlizzi delivers both humor and heart as one very grumpy book discovers what he's been missing.
Genres: humor, contemporary, picture-books
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, humorous, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, grumpy-sunshine
40 pages · Hardcover · Quill Tree Books