Description
A VERY QUIET CRICKET
Book summary
A new Eric Carle classic in Galician, now in a board book edition with sounds. The story follows a little cricket who, no matter how much he rubs his wings together, cannot make a sound. He meets other insects in the meadow, but none of them can hear him. It is only at the end, under the moonlight, that he finds someone who can. An interactive book that combines learning the names of insects in Galician with a final sound surprise.
What is it about?
A little cricket has just been born and, despite his efforts, he cannot manage to produce the characteristic sound of his species. Throughout the day, he meets different inhabitants of the meadow: a locust, a praying mantis, a worm, a spittlebug, and others. The cricket tries to greet each one by rubbing his wings, but none of them can hear him. The story progresses until night, when, under the moonlight, the cricket finds a female cricket. It is at that moment that, finally, his sound becomes present, closing the work with a sound surprise that invites interaction.
Main themes
- Nature and insects: learning the names and characteristics of different species in the meadow.
- Growth and transformation: the development process of the cricket from birth to finding his voice.
- Patience and perseverance: the cricket's constant quest to be heard despite initial failures.
- Language and communication: the importance of sound and interaction between living beings.
- Learning in Galician: an approach to the language through insect names and a simple narrative.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for young children, especially from 0 to 3 years old, who are beginning their contact with books and language. It is ideal for families looking for an interactive reading experience with sounds, as well as for preschool educators who want to work on nature, animals, and the Galician language in a playful way. It is also suitable for collectors of Eric Carle's work or for those looking for a sturdy, easy-to-handle book for small hands.
What this book offers
- Stimulates curiosity and attention through interaction with the final sound, encouraging the child's active participation.
- Expands vocabulary in Galician with insect names and helps little ones become familiar with the language.
- Offers a complete sensory experience by combining text, images, and sound, enhancing memory and comprehension.
- Introduces concepts of temporal sequence and causality: the cricket meets different characters until the climactic moment arrives.
- Presents a work by a renowned author, with a unique artistic style based on collage and color, which enriches the visual experience.
Technical data
- Author: CARLE, ERIC
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: glg
- Subject: SOUND, MUSICAL, AND AUDIO BOOKS
- Collection: TRAS OS MONTES. ACARTONADO
- Binding: Board book
- Publication date: April 2024
- Number of pages: 26
- Weight: 47 g
Editorial review
This board book edition of "A Very Quiet Cricket" maintains the essence of Eric Carle's original work, adapting it for the hands of little ones with a sturdy and manageable format. Its main value lies in the combination of a simple and repetitive story, ideal for child comprehension, with an interactive sound element that captures attention and encourages participation. The work not only entertains but also introduces specific vocabulary in Galician and offers a shared reading experience. For fans of the author or those looking for a first book with sounds, this is a solid and well-executed option.