Cranky, Crabby Crow (saves the World) by Corey R. Tabor

Cranky, Crabby Crow (saves the World)

Corey R. Tabor

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 6, 2025

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Who it’s for
A prickly bird, playful humor, and planetary stakes make an unexpectedly charming mix.
Themes
Friendship, Social and emotional growth, Protecting Earth from an asteroid
Genres
Bird Stories, Friendship, Funny Stories

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About this book

“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.

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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 Meets Cosmic

A prickly bird, playful humor, and planetary stakes make an unexpectedly charming mix.

Come here for

  • Whimsical humor with a science-minded twist
  • Friendship themes without a heavy touch

Expect

  • A cranky crow facing an asteroid-sized problem
  • A secret code tucked into the book

Where it sits

Bird Stories72%
Funny Stories61%
Friendship37%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Bird Stories
  • Funny Stories
  • Space & Astronauts
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  • Big Feelings
  • Friendship
  • Values & Virtues
  • Beginner Readers
Authors
Corey R. Tabor
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
May 6, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Friendship · Social and emotional growth · Protecting Earth from an asteroid
Reading lane
Action & Adventure