Crickwing: An Adventure About a Clever Cockroach Artist Hero for Kids (Ages 4-7)
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Crickwing never set out to be a bully. All he wants is to create his art in peace. But it's not easy being different--a cockroach with a cricked wing and a flair for sculpture is a ready target for the bigger creatures in the forest. Crickwing just wants to even the score, and leafcutter ants are so easy to pick on. . . .Big mistake. Nobody angers the leafcutter queen and gets away with it. In this epic adventure beneath the foliage, Crickwing and the leafcutter ants go head-to-head. Then a swarm of ferocious army ants threatens, and suddenly everyone is in danger. Crickwing has to do something, but what? He's an artist, not a fighter. What the leafcutters need is a hero. Or, maybe, a cockroach with a really clever idea. . . . Review: Great book for kids - Love this author- we have tons of kids books from this writer. The pictures are always great and the stories are always fun. This is a must have for anyone with little kids. Review: Has a great message, over all wonderful book - This has been my son's favorite book for over a year. We read it at least 3 times a week. This year we gave a copy to his preschool teacher for Christmas, so she can have it for the class library. We even made a crickwing Christmas tree ornament to represent this year. It is a book that is good for a wide range of ages. We started reading it when he was 3, but I could see 9 or 10 year olds enjoying it also.
| Best Sellers Rank | #76,216 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #794 in Children's Self-Esteem Books #2,323 in Children's Friendship Books #2,818 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 263 Reviews |
B**.
Great book for kids
Love this author- we have tons of kids books from this writer. The pictures are always great and the stories are always fun. This is a must have for anyone with little kids.
A**R
Has a great message, over all wonderful book
This has been my son's favorite book for over a year. We read it at least 3 times a week. This year we gave a copy to his preschool teacher for Christmas, so she can have it for the class library. We even made a crickwing Christmas tree ornament to represent this year. It is a book that is good for a wide range of ages. We started reading it when he was 3, but I could see 9 or 10 year olds enjoying it also.
S**S
Great themes supported by beautiful art and writing
This book tells the story of a bully roach. It encourages children to think about how he bullies out of insecurity and pain. He learns to stop bullying when his pain recedes and he is given empathy by some caring ants. The writing is great- as good as the author's other famous book- Stellaluna, and the art is gorgeous.
C**T
crafty cockroach makes friends
Important life lessons about how a person with mobility challenges or other physical challenges might feel marginalized and try to find a special niche in life. Crickwing uses his crafting abilities to save the day. A lovely, deep story about an ancient insect. Perhaps a little too mature for 6 year olds, but they love the story and beautiful illustrations. I expect the "lessons" to sink in over many readings. Janell Cannon is truly gifted.
R**A
Great book for teaching about bullying
This is an excellent book for teaching and explaining bullying to small kids. The illustrations are beautiful. The only thing I don't like is that CrickWing is cockroach; I'd assumed he was a cricket.
J**A
Good
Good
A**L
Satisfied customer
Book was delivered earlier than expected. The story is quite appropriate for a variety of age groups. The pictures are engaging and there is opportunity for discussion with children or students. Thank you
P**N
Great for teaching empathy and kindness
Great for all ages. Used in my fifth grade classroom and my 4 year old loved it. Lots of great vocabulary and illustrations.
J**N
Perfect reading not screening
Wonderful - my grandson loved it for his 9th birthday. He now has all the series.
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