Katherine Battersby
Author
Series
Cranky Chicken volume 1
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
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Description
Cranky Chicken inadvertently saves the life of Speedy, a very optimistic worm that is looking for a friend.
Author
Series
Cranky chicken volume 03
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Cranky Chicken has no time to play with Speedy the worm because it's nap time--and it is never a good idea for Cranky to skip a nap. Then, Speedy starts having questions of identity: what does it really mean to be a worm? Can Cranky and Speedy find some answers? Later, Cranky and Speedy discover an egg and have to work together to take care of it.
Three stories follow Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm as they learn about listening, helping friends,...
Author
Series
Cranky Chicken volume 2
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A curmudgeonly chicken and a cheerful worm explore what it means to be best friends while sharing three adventures"--Title verso page.
5) Trouble
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A squirrel sees nothing but trouble in a bear newcomer who has terrible teeth, knife-like claws, and an oversized appetite, while her pet mouse perceives a new neighbor who is just trying to be friendly.
Author
Series
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Formats
Description
Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm are back in another laugh-out-loud, brightly illustrated, and heartwarming chapter book as Speedy tries to plan a party for a hungry Chicken—sure to delight fans of Narwhal and Jelly and The Bad Guys!
Cranky Chicken is super high on the crank-o-meter! And hungry. A hungry, hangry chicken is never fun, so Speedy races to cheer Cranky up. It's Cranky's birthday, so how about a surprise party?...
Cranky Chicken is super high on the crank-o-meter! And hungry. A hungry, hangry chicken is never fun, so Speedy races to cheer Cranky up. It's Cranky's birthday, so how about a surprise party?...
8) Crankosaurus
Author
Series
Cranky Chicken volume 3
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Formats
Description
Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm return in another "sweetly silly" (Kirkus Reviews) illustrated chapter book as Cranky plans a nap and the two friends find a mysterious egg—sure to be beloved by fans of Narwhal and Jelly and The Bad Guys!
Cranky Chicken has no time to play with Speedy the worm because it's nap time—and it is never a good idea for Cranky to skip a nap. Then, Speedy starts having questions...
Cranky Chicken has no time to play with Speedy the worm because it's nap time—and it is never a good idea for Cranky to skip a nap. Then, Speedy starts having questions...
Author
Series
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
2025
Language
English
Formats
Description
Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm are back in another sweetly silly graphic chapter book as the two friends learn how to take care of each other, navigate a cranky injury, and go on a camping trip—sure to be beloved by fans of Narwhal and Jelly and The Bad Guys!
Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm have a new member in their Best Feathered Family: a little turtle! But what should they call her? And what do turtles eat or do for...
Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm have a new member in their Best Feathered Family: a little turtle! But what should they call her? And what do turtles eat or do for...
Author
Series
Cranky chicken volume 04
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2025]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm have a new member in their Best Feathered Family: a little turtle! But what should they call her? And what do turtles eat or do for fun? Will Cranky figure out how to be the turtle's friend? Then Speedy gets hurt and becomes...cranky! Does that mean that Cranky must become - gasp! - Cheerful Chicken? Later, a camping trip brings the trio together for an exciting vacation. Will Chicken survive the outdoor toilets,...
12) You're one!
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The first in a series of five sweet rhyming picture books that celebrate early childhood in all of its wonder and curiosity. Each story is crafted to reflect a child's developmental changes as baby grows from exploring toddler into a confident five-year-old child.
13) You're two!
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
You're two! You're growing up! Look at you! You're one plus one, and that makes two. Running, jumping and cuddling are all part of a two-year-old's day. Enjoy a quiet moment with the busy toddler in your life with this picture book that lovingly captures the curiosity and wonder of a child who's turned two.
14) You're three!
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The third in a series of five sweet rhyming picture books that celebrate early childhood in all of its wonder and curiosity. Each story is crafted to reflect a child's developmental changes as baby grows from exploring toddler into a confident five-year-old child.