Books like Crickwing by Janell Cannon
Crickwing is a cockroach who lives in a forest of insects and loves to create art. His cricked wing and flair for sculpture make him a target for the larger forest creatures, especially the leafcutter ants. When the leafcutter queen is angered by a scuffle, Crickwing finds himself facing a swarm of army ants that threatens everyone’s safety. Though he is an artist, not a fighter, he must use his clever ideas to help the leafcutter ants and protect the forest.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Janell Cannon
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