"Tran's "Cranky & Friends" ­series is perfect for readers [who love construction equipment like cranes, dump trucks, and cement trucks]." -- School Library Journal In this second picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and acclaimed picture book author Phuc Tran's bestselling Cranky series, Cranky is feeling extra cranky when a new crane joins the crew. There's a new crane on the construction site! His name is Lefty and he's the opposite of Cranky--smiley, talkative, and a jokester. Everything Lefty does makes Cranky feel extra cranky. But everyone else seems to love him. What if Cranky's friends like Lefty more than him? Find out how self-acceptance and a supportive crew help one cranky truck make a new friend in this humorous story about big trucks , big feelings , and even bigger friendships . With Phuc Tran's hilarious text and Pete Oswald's bold, expressive illustrations, this read is perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey and construction vehicles.