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The Very Quiet Cricket — Content Guide for Parents

By Eric CarlePenguin1990-11-09ISBN 978039921885932 pages
The Very Quiet Cricket

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes another classic tale about one very quiet cricket. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life.

One day a tiny cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. The tiny cricket tries to respond, but there is no sound. The quiet cricket then makes his way into the world, meeting one insect after another, each of whom greets the little cricket with a cheery hello--the hum of a bee, the whirr of a dragonfly, the whisper of a praying mantis. The cricket rubs his wings together each time, but nothing happens, not a sound. Until the day he meets another cricket, a female, and something different happens . . .

As children turn the page on this wonderful moment, they are greeted with a surprise--an actual chirp!

Full of Eric Carle's gorgeous and lush collage art, a gentle rhythmic text for read-alouds, and a wonder-inducing surprise at the end, The Very Quiet Cricket remains an all-time favorite from one of the true masters of picture-book making.

Batteries are replaceable. Please use two 1.5 volt L1131 button cell batteries.

Praise for The Very Quiet Cricket:

"Typical of Carle's style, the language is simple, with rhythm, repetition, and alliteration to delight young listeners. Painted collage illustrations are lavish and expressive."--School Library Journal
 
"The text is skillfully shaped; the illustrations convey energy and immediacy."--Horn Book

"As usual, Carle's art is lovely and his story is simple and satisfying."--Publishers Weekly

"Carle's signature style ensures that this is a visual standout, and storywise it's appealing, too....The spare text is structured by repetitive phrasing that will lend itself to read-aloud responses."--Booklist

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Very Quiet Cricket appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence in the book. The story is gentle and focuses on the cricket's experiences without any physical conflict or harm. No scary content in the book. The story is lighthearted and designed to be comforting for children.

  • Does The Very Quiet Cricket have violence?

    No violence in the book. The story is gentle and focuses on the cricket's experiences without any physical conflict or harm.

  • Does The Very Quiet Cricket have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is lighthearted and designed to be comforting for children.

  • Does The Very Quiet Cricket have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The story does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.

  • Does The Very Quiet Cricket have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The story does not address race or racism as a central theme.

  • Does The Very Quiet Cricket have profanity?

    No profanity in the book. The language used is simple and suitable for young readers.

  • Does The Very Quiet Cricket have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The story does not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does The Very Quiet Cricket have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The narrative is appropriate for children and does not include any references to sexual themes.

  • Does The Very Quiet Cricket have gender roles?

    The book features a male cricket and a female cricket but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative focuses on the cricket's journey to find his voice.

  • Does The Very Quiet Cricket have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes in the book. The narrative focuses on a young cricket finding his voice and does not address sexual orientation or gender identity.

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