THE VERY QUIET CRICKET

by Eric Curle ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 23, 1990

In a gentle, repetitive story that lends itself well to group participation, a newly hatched cricket tries unsuccessfully to answer the several other insects that speak to him; his practice finally pays off when he spies a female cricket. Carle's illustrations are in his usual brilliant, appealing style, employing tissue collage set against dramatic white space. A winning dividend: when the last page is turned, the book utters sweet, authentic chirps (the publisher says the device should last for ""years""). A delight for the picture-book audience, though the reader must take care to hold the book so that the cricket doesn't speak too soon.

Pub Date: Oct. 23, 1990

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Philomel/Putnam

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 15, 1990

Categories: CHILDREN'S