Very Quiet Cricket Book. The very quiet cricket is my 3 1 2 year old daughter s special book that she reads before bed with her father. The very quiet cricket by eric carle published 1990.
The illustrations convey energy and immediacy horn book. Found via school library journal reviewed by starr latronica. With prompting and support identify characters settings and major events in a story.
Typical of carle s style the language is simple with rhythm repetition and alliteration to delight young listeners.
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. The very quiet cricket is my 3 1 2 year old daughter s special book that she reads before bed with her father. Unfortunately when he rubs his wings together he doesn t make a sound. Pre k to grade 1.