We read this in our pre-school classroom and the kids enjoyed it. They were laughing while we were reading the story and we were able to have a discussion about when we are feeling upset because something isn't going our way.

Kids will definitely relate to those days where they just feel cranky and nothing seems to change their mood.

A cute read about big feelings as well as the transformative power of a good nap. Cute illustrations, maybe a little too wordy for my tastes though.

This book is a great display of emotions. As a trauma informed teacher I am always looking for new SEL books and materials. Cranky Right Now is a beautiful addition to my classroom library.

The artwork is super cute in this story, and gives lots of hints as to why this little girl is so cranky. Not that we need help figuring that out- she's quite vocal about it, listing off many reasons for her present mood, and frankly, I can't say I blame her. Little brother has been scribbling on her stuff, making messes she's getting blamed for, hiding her things, and basically being, well, a little brother. Okay, maybe she didn't do her chores, but she was about to! Some people (*cough* parents *cough*) have no patience. Can you believe all this injustice? I'd be cranky too! Finally, she puts on her cranky boots and sings some cranky songs, crowns herself the Cranky King and runs a victory lap, before settling down to take a cranky nap. Now, we all know naps are magical, and she wakes up feeling much less cranky. She lists some other things to help that cranky feeling pass- get some sun, tell some jokes, take a deep breath- and the story ends on a happy note. We all feel cranky sometimes, and that's okay, it will pass, and we'll feel better again. This funny, relatable story is a great way to help kids understand that feeling cranky won't last, and that there are things they can do to help that cranky feeling go away (the same is true for adults!)

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This book lets kids and partners know it is okay to be cranky. Everyone is that way sometimes. But that crankiness will eventually go away. So when you see others who are cranky remember that this happens to you too and help them find a way to happiness.

This book was received as an ARC from Sounds True Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book was beyond adorable. I loved all of the illustrations and the text and wordplay were brilliantly constructed. I wonder if this book is available in board book format, I know my niece will definitely love this book. Even though the book is all about being cranky, I could not stop smiling and laughing. This is also another book that will be excellent for our elementary school classrooms and the students will absolutely love it and laugh out loud.

We will consider adding this title to our J Picture Book collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

This is a children's book that I read to my twin boys. I found the pictures super cute, and the idea of this book was super cute. I cannot say I loved the writing in this book. I found some of the pages of this book just to much, and I do not think this book really pulled in my boys. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Sounds True Publishing) or author (Julie Berry) via NetGalley, so I can give honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

I simply enjoyed reading this book. The drawings are fantastic. The story is lovely, It tells the little girl how to deal with her emotions. Only the words, in my opinion, it's bit too long to read for little ones.

This does such a great job of capturing the frustrations of being the oldest kid, expected to always being doing better and be an example. It can be so cranky making! And that is ok.

With adorable illustrations by Holly Hattam, this is a story about a kid (but adults, take note: this little girl could be you!) whose crankiness (e.g., shooting off steam, blaming others, etc.) gets a whole lot better after a snooze, or a snack, or just time to work things through. Julie Berry's entertaining text gets the message (everybody has a bad day now and then; just don't take it out on others) across without being preachy or ham-handed. I liked the way the text rhymed only after the child had a much-needed nap, a subtle way of making a point.

This book is a great home and school resource. I wish I had it when my kids were little! It would've made for sweet snuggle time, as we shared what being cranky is about, that grownups feel it too, and that there are constructive ways of handling the hangries, the no-nap-snappies, and the just generally can't tell you why-grumpies.

This story is about a big sister who is cranky and her little brother won’t leave her alone.I love how this book says to kids that it’s ok to be cranky and everyone gets cranky.Lovely detailed illustrations on every page my son made me read it over and over. Thanks for Netgalley for the free ebook Arc

My family is a big fan of Julie Berry (Happy Right Now) and so we were so excited to dive in to her new work. Cranky Right Now is a beautifully written picture book about being cranky. I love the fun and whimsical illustrations by Holly Hatam. We had a fun look and find for the family cat as we read along!

My daughter and I shared so many laughs reading this story. We ourselves have cranky days... we know all about cranky boots, cranky suits, sibling tiffs, feeling hangry and being overtired. I loved this book so much because it really goes through the process of being cranky, identifying clues and feelings to help kids be mindful. We also loved the solutions to bring some happiness back into our day.

I can't wait to buy this book when it comes out on May 11th to add to our home library. Thank you to #Netgalley for the early read. Can't wait to read what you write next #JulieBerry!

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I really loved the illustrations of this book and the parts of the book that got into rhyme. However I found the prose in this book a bit clunky and confusing. I read it to my son and he felt like it was a bit too focused on blaming others. Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this title. Can't wait to see more books by this illustrator!

Through wonderful graphics we meet a young girl having trouble being a big sister. It appears everyone is misbehaving and she is the one who receives the punishment. Cute storyline but why do the parents have to be “do as I say not as I do” types? I think that could be troubling or at least disheartening for a young child. And she is cranky and very quickly she is fine. Guess she needed a nap, which sounds good right about now.
I received an advanced reader copy for free from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

This book was an attempt at being a cute story about being cranky. It gave some good examples of what makes the little girl cranky. But, there were parts that didn't have a nice flow, because the sentences were long and didn't rhyme. I didn't like the section where she said she likes being cranky. I didn't feel that part was necessary , although it did bring to attention that she was quite aware that she was cranky. I understand that when she wakes up she's in a better mood and gives advice on how to be in a better mood. The line Go! Scoot! didn't make sense to me and I didn't understand the reference to the cranky boots,

We all get cranky sometimes and that’s ok. We can acknowledge it, accept it, and fully feel it. THEN we can change it. This book offers up some ways in which to do just that. Relatable subject for kids from 1-100.

A fantastic book about patience and dealing with emotions. It helps kids understand that sometimes it can be difficult to manage all the different ones, but the book shows them how through the storyline. I really enjoyed this one and can't wait to read it with my little ones.

This book is so cute! As a former preschool teacher, I know how hard it is for children to regulate and express their emotions. So this book definitely would help children to learn how to express themselves. Also it helps them identify why they feel a certain way and what they can do to change.

Thank you, Sounds True Publishing, for an advanced copy of the book for my honest feedback.

This is such a much-needed book. 2020 created an environment where there were high levels of varied emotions and families spending more time in close proximity than usual. We were all a little cranky, learning to deal with our emotions and navigate our relationships with others. The little girl in this book provides the vocabulary for how she's experiencing her cranky mood. "I'm cranky and crabby and grumpy, and gloomy/I don't like my mood/ I don't like this food." Kids may finally feel heard.

Cranky Right Now has so many funny and relatable moments. If you have siblings or watch your little ones bicker incessantly, the front cover alone will bring back all types of memories. Holly Hatam does an excellent job allowing us to feel the girl's frustration building throughout the book. In the end, the girl provides several solutions to go from Cranky King to full of joy.