Quick As A Cricket (soft cover with CD)

Quick As A Cricket is a delightful children's book authored by Audrey Wood, designed to inspire self-confidence in young readers. This engaging softcover edition comes with an entertaining CD, making it ideal for interactive storytime experiences. The book features whimsical illustrations by Don Wood that capture the imagination of toddlers and preschoolers alike. Measuring 244 x 267 mm, this beautifully illustrated 32-page book presents playful comparisons as it explores the unique traits and characteristics of a young boy. From being 'as quick as a cricket' to 'as slow as a snail', kids will delight in the rhythmic text, helping them appreciate their individuality. The diverse personalities represented in the story encourage self-acceptance, making it a perfect addition to any child's library. It's not just a book—it's a celebration of all the different parts that make us who we are! Ideal for children aged baby to 6 years, parents and educators will find this book perfect for reading aloud, sparking discussions about confidence and identity, and evoking laughter with its fun illustrations. Quick As A Cricket is a must-have for early literacy development and fostering emotional growth, making storytime an enriching adventure.

Author: Audrey Wood Publisher: Child’s Play
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 244 x 267 mm
Pages: 32


"I'm as quick as a cricket, I'm as slow as a snail. I'm as small as an ant, I'm as large as a whale." Parents and teachers choose this big square book for the message of self-confidence. Toddlers love it for the singsong phrases and Don Wood's large, silly, endearing illustrations, which feature a boy mimicking different kinds of animals. At one point, he is pictured sipping tea formally with a fancy poodle ("I'm as tame as a poodle") and on the very next page he is swinging through trees ("I'm as wild as a chimp"). Whether brave or shy, strong or weak, in the end the young boy celebrates all different, apparently contradictory parts of himself. With a confident grin, he lifts his arms up and declares, "Put it all together and you've got ME!" (Baby to age 6)