The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains 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!
This board book edition is the perfect size for little hands. 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence in the book. The narrative focuses on a young cricket trying to communicate and does not depict any physical conflict or harm. No scary content in the book. The story is gentle and uplifting, focusing on the cricket's journey to find its voice.
Does The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book have violence?
No violence in the book. The narrative focuses on a young cricket trying to communicate and does not depict any physical conflict or harm.
Does The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book have scary content?
No scary content in the book. The story is gentle and uplifting, focusing on the cricket's journey to find its voice.
Does The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference the book's popularity but do not indicate any religious themes or practices.
Does The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes in the book. The narrative does not address race or racism as a central theme.
Does The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book have profanity?
No profanity in the book. The language used is suitable for early readers and does not contain any inappropriate words.
Does The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The story centers on the life of a cricket and does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The story is appropriate for young children and does not include any themes related to sexuality.
Does The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book have gender roles?
The book features a young male cricket and a female cricket but does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. The narrative is focused on communication rather than gender dynamics.
Does The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters present in the book. The search results do not provide any references to LGBTQ+ content in 'The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book'.
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