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Crane Jane!

By Andrea Zimmerman
Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

By Andrea Zimmerman
Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

By Andrea Zimmerman
Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

By Andrea Zimmerman
Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

By Andrea Zimmerman
Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

By Andrea Zimmerman
Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

Best Seller

Part of Big Jobs, Bold Women

Part of Big Jobs, Bold Women

Hardcover $18.99

Jul 11, 2023 | ISBN 9780823451586 | 3-6 years

Ebook $11.99

Jul 11, 2023 | ISBN 9780823455355 | 3-6 years

Board Book $8.99

Jul 15, 2025 | Baby-3

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    Crane Jane! by Andrea Zimmerman
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      Jul 15, 2025 | ISBN 9780823460458 | Baby-3

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    About Crane Jane!

    Clang-clang! Clunk! Crunch! A story about a working woman and the big machines kids love! From the best-selling author and illustrator team of Trashy Town.

    Hook it, lift it, off the ground
    Easy, careful, swing it ‘round.
    Clunk!
    Phew! Good job.

    Crane Jane punches the clock at the dock, then climbs into her tall, tall crane. She’s ready for a day of lifting cargo from ships to dry land. Then comes Jane’s biggest challenge of all—a firetruck! But when high winds send her load swinging, Jane uses all her skill to keep the crane under control. Parents and children can read together the clang-clang! of the crane and toot-toot! of the ships!

    The Big Jobs, Bold Women series features strong women in tough hands-on jobs. Don’t miss out on Firefighter Flo! and Plumber Pearl!

    With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardians, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Crane Jane is the perfect read for truck and construction-obsessed kids.

    About Crane Jane!

    Clang-clang! Clunk! Crunch! A story about a working woman and the big machines kids love! From the best-selling author and illustrator team of Trashy Town.

    Hook it, lift it, off the ground
    Easy, careful, swing it ‘round.
    Clunk!
    Phew! Good job.

    Crane Jane punches the clock at the dock, then climbs into her tall, tall crane. She’s ready for a day of lifting cargo from ships to dry land. Then comes Jane’s biggest challenge of all—a firetruck! But when high winds send her load swinging, Jane uses all her skill to keep the crane under control. Parents and children can read together the clang-clang! of the crane and toot-toot! of the ships!

    The Big Jobs, Bold Women series features strong women in tough hands-on jobs. Don’t miss out on Firefighter Flo! and Plumber Pearl!

    With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardians, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Crane Jane is the perfect read for truck and construction-obsessed kids.

    About Crane Jane!

    Can a crane operator save the day? Yes, she can! From the best-selling author and illustrator team of Trashy Town, comes a Big Jobs, Bold Women board book perfect for toddlers who love big machines.

    Hook it, lift it, off the ground
    Easy, careful, swing it ‘round.
    Clunk!
    Phew! Good job.

    Crane Jane punches the clock at the dock, then climbs into her tall, tall crane. She’s ready for a day of lifting cargo from ships to dry land. Then comes Jane’s biggest challenge of all—a firetruck! But when high winds send her load swinging, Jane uses all her skill to keep the crane under control. Toddlers will love the clang-clang! of the crane and toot-toot! of the ships!

    This second board book in the Big Jobs, Bold Women series introduces toddlers to strong women in tough hands-on jobs. Crane Jane! makes this empowering message accessible in a new durable format that is the perfect size for an energetic toddler.

    With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardigans, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Crane Jane! is the perfect read for truck and construction-obsessed toddlers.

    Don’t miss out on Firefighter Flo! board book too!

    Also by Andrea Zimmerman

    Plumber Pearl!
    Firefighter Flo!
    See all books by Andrea Zimmerman

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Holiday House
    Jul 11, 2023 | 32 Pages | 8 x 10 | 3-6 years | ISBN 9780823451586

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $11.99
    Published by Holiday House
    Jul 11, 2023 | 32 Pages | 8 x 10 | 3-6 years | ISBN 9780823455355

    Category: Children’s Board Books

    Board Book | $8.99
    Published by Holiday House
    Jul 15, 2025 | 28 Pages | 4-3/4 x 6 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780823460458

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    Praise

    “With its inspiring female main character, brush with danger, shout-worthy onomatopoeia, and peaceful bedtime conclusion, the story will likely resonate through many repeat readings.”—The Horn Book

    “It’s great that kids see a woman, especially a woman of color, carry out her job so skillfully and effortlessly in a predominantly male-dominated profession. . . . When it comes to doing heavy lifting, you can count on this tale.”—Kirkus Reviews

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