The Very Quiet Cricket
by Eric Carle
The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 17K reader ratings. First published in 1990. The book spans 32 pages.
About The Very Quiet Cricket
A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!One day a tiny cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. The tiny cricket tries to respond, but there is no sound. The quiet cricket then makes his way into the world, meeting one insect after another, each of whom greets the little cricket with a cheery hello--the hum of a bee, the whirr of a dragonfly, the whisper of a praying mantis. The cricket rubs his wings together each time, but nothing happens, not a sound. Until the day he meets another cricket, a female, and something different happens . . .As children turn the page on this wonderful moment, they are greeted with a surprise--an actual chirp!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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Eric Carle |
| Published | 1990 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Science |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,016 |
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What genre is The Very Quiet Cricket?
The Very Quiet Cricket is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Science. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The Very Quiet Cricket worth reading?
Based on 17K reader ratings, The Very Quiet Cricket has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Very Quiet Cricket?
The Very Quiet Cricket has 32 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Very Quiet Cricket?
The Very Quiet Cricket was written by Eric Carle. It was first published in 1990.
What is the ISBN for The Very Quiet Cricket?
The ISBN-13 for The Very Quiet Cricket is 9780399218860.0.
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