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You're my quiet little cricket

By Eric Carle

A tiny cricket helps one child discover the quietest way to welcome sleep.

gentle colourful soothing affectionate

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

What is You're my quiet little cricket about?

A gentle little cricket helps create a peaceful moment for a young child. With bright collage-style illustrations, Eric Carle celebrates quiet concentration, determination and the cosy feeling of getting ready for sleep. The familiar cricket character brings the natural world close, while the simple, affectionate text invites adults and babies to share a calm story together. This sturdy board book is designed for very young children and makes a soothing choice for bedtime, cuddles and quiet reading.

About the author

Eric Carle was a much-loved author and illustrator, best known for his colourful picture books. His most famous story is 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', which has delighted children all around the world. Eric Carle’s books are filled with bright artwork and simple stories that help young readers learn about nature and the world around them.

Pages

22 pages

Reading age

Board Book (0-3)

This edition

2025

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