CRANKY, CRABBY CROW (SAVES THE WORLD)

This short performance by Mark Sanderlin will surely charm listeners. A crow, who only responds in caws, sits on a telephone pole and squawks up a storm, refusing to move whenever his animal neighbors ask him to come down. He ignores Squirrel, Hummingbird, Rat, and Bat as they ask him to play or spend time with them, and none of them can understand why he's so cranky. But little do they know he's there to protect them from a powerful asteroid! Sanderlin's voice playfully portrays the small, colorful cast. The pacing of his narration is exciting, and he delivers some fun twists in the story. This entertaining performance, mixed with a few sound effects, is without a dull moment. Especially recommended to picture-book lovers. G.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2025]