{"product_id":"cranky-crabby-crow-saves-the-world-9780063373587","title":"Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Storytelling at its most brilliant--and whimsical.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCranky, crabby Crow does \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith playful illustrations and a classic \"Tabor twist,\" \u003cem\u003eCranky, Crabby Crow \u003c\/em\u003eis an excellent choice for readers who love Mo Willems and Jon Klassen. \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003cem\u003eCranky, Crabby Crow\u003c\/em\u003e explores perennial, age-appropriate social and emotional themes through Corey R. Tabor's signature subtlety and silliness. \u003cem\u003eIncludes a secret code.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Corey R. Tabor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 8.80w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063373587\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2025 pg. 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/10\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2025 pg. 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/20\/2025 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2025 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTabor, Corey R.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorey R. Tabor\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author and illustrator of the Caldecott Honor-winning \u003cem\u003eMel Fell, \u003c\/em\u003e three-time Geisel Award winner for \u003cem\u003eFox Has a Problem\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Fox at Night\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFox the Tiger, \u003c\/em\u003eand Geisel Honor recipient for \u003cem\u003eFox versus Fox. \u003c\/em\u003eHis other acclaimed titles include the young graphic novel chapter books \u003cem\u003eSir Ladybug\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Sir Ladybug and the Queen Bee\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSir Ladybug and the Bookworms\u003c\/em\u003e; the picture books \u003cem\u003eCranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World), \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eUrsula Upside Down\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Simon and the Better Bone\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Snail Crossing\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Fox and the Bike Ride\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFox and the Jumping Contest\u003c\/em\u003e; and the I Can Reads\u003cem\u003e Fox versus Winter\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFox Is Late\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFox Plays Ball.\u003c\/em\u003e Corey R. Tabor lives in Tacoma, Washington, with his wife and son and spends his time making pictures and stories. You can visit him online at coreyrtabor.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119297425453,"sku":"9780063373587","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_41dd8deb-1d94-4b4a-a1cf-6183b8585b0e.jpg?v=1756224010","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/cranky-crabby-crow-saves-the-world-9780063373587","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}