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Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World)

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Category: Books

“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!

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Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Henry ★★★★★

The Kirkus blurb undersells it—this is genuinely clever, playful storytelling that kept me chuckling long after I turned the last page. Crow’s moodiness unfolds in a way that feels fresh, and the ending made me want to reread it immediately.

Kevin G. ★★★★★

Got this for my nephew who loves quirky stories, and he couldn't stop laughing at Crow's grumpy antics. The Kirkus starred review is spot-on—the storytelling is both brilliant and wonderfully whimsical.

Daniel F. ★★★★☆

My kids loved trying to guess why Crow was so moody, and the Kirkus-starred writing kept even me engaged. The story's whimsical tone made it a fun bedtime read, though I wish the ending had a bit more punch.