Praise for The Very Quiet Cricket:
"Typical of Carle's style, the language is simple, with rhythm, repetition, and alliteration to delight young listeners. Painted collage illustrations are lavish and expressive."School Library Journal
"The text is skillfully shaped; the illustrations convey energy and immediacy."Horn Book
"As usual, Carle's art is lovely and his story is simple and satisfying."Publishers Weekly
"Carle's signature style ensures that this is a visual standout, and storywise it's appealing, too....The spare text is structured by repetitive phrasing that will lend itself to read-aloud responses."Booklist
Whether you have an aspiring bug catcher who’s practicing his pincer grip by capturing moths mid-flight or a preschooler who runs away screaming at the mere mention of something creepy crawly (or perhaps a little of each), these books are sure to capture your child’s imagination while giving them new insights into the wonderful world […]