The Cranky Caterpillar (Hardcover)
A charming story about a cranky caterpillar and Ezra, the little girl who finally manages to cheer him up
One day Ezra hears a gloomy blue tune coming from the piano. To her surprise, it's a caterpillar making the sound: a cranky caterpillar. Ezra tries to cheer him up with some fresh air, cakes, and new hats, but nothing seems to work… What can Ezra do to help the cranky caterpillar change his tune?
Richard Graham is a new illustrator with a highly distinctive and original style. The origins of The Cranky Caterpillar lie in his own artistic sculptural creations: a caterpillar created from the hammers inside an old piano, a band of musical characters, all sculpted from instruments and materials found in his studio. Graham has also been inspired by Wassily Kandinsky's color synesthesia, whereby we are shown the magical colors of music, in this splendidly illustrated book. Children will identify with the struggle the caterpillar goes through, in trying to articulate his emotions, and will delight in the inventive band of friends that succeed in cheering him up.
— Raymond Briggs, creator of "The Snowman"
Richard Graham successfully toggles together sculpture, animation, fine art, and storytelling, forging a fresh take on the art of picture book creation… With captivating characters, smart text and free-flowing illustrations The Cranky Caterpillar will resonate beautifully with readers.
— New York Journal of Books
This is a cute little book about the importance of socializing, the power of friendship, and why it’s so crucial to be willing to change your mind.
— Picture Book Depot