"Tran’s “Cranky & Friends” ­series is perfect for readers [who love construction equipment like cranes, dump trucks, and cement trucks]." -School Library Journal

The first Level 2 I Can Read in the Indie Bestselling Cranky & Friends series by Phuc Tran and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald!

There's trouble at Sandbox Hills! A cat is causing mayhem as Cranky and the crew are building a new playground, and Cranky is feeling, well, cranky. Will an unexpected new friendship help Cranky cool down and get back to work?

Find out in this Level 2 I Can Read! book featuring an engaging story, longer sentences, and language play perfect for developing readers.

For more fun with Cranky and Friends, don't miss:

• Cranky
• Cranky Makes a Friend