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The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book [Board book]

Eric Carle (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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Release Date: Jan 11 2002
A quiet little cricket who dreams of rubbing his wings together to make a sound just like so many other animals finally achieves his goal, in a board book edition of the classic picture book that comes complete with a chirping cricket sound.
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The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book + The Very Busy Spider + The Very Hungry Caterpillar board book
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A cricket is born who cannot talk! A bigger cricket welcomes him to the world, then a locust, a cicada, and many other insects, but each time the tiny cricket rubs his wings together in vain: no sound emerges. In the end, however, he meets another quiet cricket, and manages to find his "voice." Children will love the repetitive text as they meet a steady parade of new creatures (including a "spittlebug, slurping in a sea of froth"); and of course they'll delight in the happy ending. This is one of a series of Eric Carle books with a mechanical twist: in this case, the quiet cricket bursts into (surprisingly authentic) electronic song as you turn the last page. (The battery is replaceable.) An amusement for the ears, but most of all--as ever, with Carle--a feast for the eyes. The colorful cut-paper illustrations are simply gorgeous, drawing you in even on the hundredth reading. (And there will be a hundredth reading, followed by many more.) (Baby to preschool) --Richard Farr

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A small cricket hatches "one warm day," and the other insects greet him. Though the little guy wants very much to respond, nothing happens when he rubs his wings together. Finally, as night falls, he spies another cricket and attempts to greet her. "And this time . . . he chirped the most beautiful sound that she had ever heard." As usual, Carle's art is lovely and his story is simple and satisfying. But this book has something The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Very Busy Spider didn't have: an electronic chirping mechanism activated by the turning of the last page. Though the surprisingly realistic noise may get on parents' nerves, it will certainly intrigue and entertain its intended audience. Ages 3-6.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Illustrations & Story, but... July 31 2003
By Mommasaurus
Format:Board book
My 8 1/2 month old is fascinated by the wonderful artwork and the chirping sound. I expect he'll enjoy the story when he can understand the words. However, there's an inconsistency in the text that drives me crazy. The three crickets are referred to as "he" and "she," but the praying mantis and worm are referred to as "it." Argh!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Our child loves this book! April 10 2003
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
We received this book as a gift and Grandma ended up getting the board book version for our daughter because she loved it so much (and wanted to look at it more often than we did)! The illustrations are great, like in all of Eric Carle's books.

She loves getting to the end of the story, but will also turn back to look at favorite pages.

We have a few of the other Eric Carle books and enjoy them as well, but this one stands out right now and it doesn't look like her interest is going to fade any time soon.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Provocative Bugs Dec 10 2002
By John Thomson
Format:Board book
The Very Quiet Cricket is a great book, and while difficult, I suspect most children will like this much more than their parents suspect. Like all of Eric Carle's books, my son (2 ) loves The Very Quiet Cricket. The art is, as always, amazing, and he really enjoys repeating the phrases on each page. The formula seems to draw out his inquisitiveness; this book nearly always stimulates more enjoyment than others do. In particular, he enjoys the chirping sound the book makes when you turn to the last page. He'll ask to have the book read to him as many as four times in a row.

This is a challenging book for young kids, more so than many of Carle's others. I think the interesting insects and provocative words and sounds are part of why my son likes it so much. It may be some time before he really masters that vocabulary, but I love that Carle challenges his young readers in this way. I can unconditionally recommend this book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Attention getting illustrations
The Quite Cricket book is another favorite from Eric Carle. I have almost every book he has written. My favorite is The Very Hungry Caterpillar but this is a tie for second.. Read more
Published on Dec 5 2002
3.0 out of 5 stars Love Eric Carle but...
this isn't a favorite of mine. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is better. The cricket's story isn't as interesting to the children I've worked with as the caterpillar's. Read more
Published on July 31 2002 by Ms Diva
5.0 out of 5 stars Eric Carle is a Genius
Every book by Eric Carle is on my list of favorites. Some of them I remember from my childhood. The Very Hungry Caterpillar was my favorite when i was little. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars The best children's book author
As an elementary school teacher I have relied on The Very Quiet Quicket to help my students, from grades Pre-K to Grade 3, quiet down. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Eric Carle, with special effects
I will always have a great memory of this book. This was my toddler's favorite in daycare so we got it for his birthday. Read more
Published on Jan 8 2002 by Scott
4.0 out of 5 stars A bit Gimmicky but loved by my Preschooler
Living out in the country, all of the insects presented in this book were part of our life. Our 3 year old loves to help us out by saying, "Nothing happened not a... Read more
Published on Nov 2 2001 by "jasek"
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Story, Beautifully Illustrated
My two year old son loves The Very Quiet Cricket; and this book, along with "Brown Bear, Brown Bear...", have been his bedtime favorites for months. Read more
Published on Aug 20 2001 by Anne Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars A Teacher and Toddler's BEST bet
For children of all ages - Eric Carle does another excellent job with this story of the cricket as he visits many "friends" as he attempts to answer with his OWN sound. Read more
Published on July 6 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars Warm and Wonderful
My kids loved this story. In fact, I read it so often, I wore the book out!

I really didn't have much trouble with the names of the bugs. Read more

Published on Jun 25 2001 by Summer Belle
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story
This is a great book! I was reading some of the reviews. yes the bugs are difficult to say but this is how the child learns. Read more
Published on April 23 2001 by "intentaccess"
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