Old Cricket
author Lisa Wheeler
illustrator Ponder Goembel
ISBN-13: 978-0689845109
Reviews:
The figures in this original tale seem ready to spring off the pages, and the text, laced with creaks and cracks, is a natural for reading aloud. © Kirkus 2003
Wheeler makes excellent use of repetition and alliteration. The text encourages spirited readings and audience participation in the rhythmic refrains of 'crick-crick-crick' and 'crack-crack-crack'....The energy of the artwork adds to the excitement as Old Cricket rushes to escape from the hungry crow by throwing him food from his bundle. This amusing tale is a natural for reading aloud and will be requested again and again. © School Library Journal 2003
The team responsible for Sailor Moo returns with a homespun trickster tale enhanced by sprightly humor and ace draftsmanship....Smartly paced and skillfully drawn, this tale delivers a gentle comeuppance sure to please smart young bugs. © Publisher's Weekly 2003
South Dakota Prairie Bud Award Nominee
Arkansas Diamond Primary Award List
Arizona Young Reader Award Nominee
Nebraska Golden Sower Award Nominee
Mitten Award Winner
School Library Journal's Best Books of 2003
Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominee
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Prepared By Karen Antikajian
Nominated for the 2008–2009
ORA Patricia Gallagher Picture Book Award
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