Books like The very quiet cricket by Eric Carle
The very quiet cricket lives in a world where many animals make noisy sounds, yet he remains silent. As he listens to the surrounding creatures, the cricket gradually finds the courage and the ability to rub his wings together and produce a gentle chirp. The book culminates with the sound effect that the cricket has worked hard to achieve, offering a satisfying conclusion for young readers.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Eric Carle
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