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Quick as a Cricket is a vibrant, bilingual picture book that celebrates individuality through playful animal comparisons. The young protagonist, eager to describe himself, uses vivid metaphors—loud as a lion, quiet as a clam, tough as a rhino, gentle as a lamb—to explore his traits and build self‑confidence. In its bright illustrations and rhythmic text, the story invites children to reflect on their own personalities and feel proud of what makes them unique.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Audrey Wood
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