A Pocketful of Cricket [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]

Rebecca Caudill (Author), Evaline Ness (Illustrator)

Book Description

"Chee! Chee!"
Inside Jay's dark pocket Cricket began fiddling.
The talking stopped.
Everybody listened.

A Caldecott Honor classic that celebrates friendship and
new experiences-back in print on its 40th anniversary

One afternoon late in August, before the start of a new school year, Jay finds Cricket. Cricket fits just right in small spaces-like under a tea strainer or in Jay's very own pocket-and Cricket makes the most exciting sounds. But what happens when it's time to go back to school? Will Cricket come too?

Forty years after its original publication, this charming tale continues to capture the imaginative world of a child.

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About the Author

Rebecca Caudill (1899-85) was the author of more than twenty books for children, including The Best-Loved Doll and A Certain Small Shepherd. Ms. Caudill's contributions to children's literature continue to be honored each year with the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award.

Evaline Ness (1911-1986) illustrated more than thirty books for young readers and also wrote many of her own. In addition to winning the Caldecott Honor for A Pocketful of Cricket, she received the Caldecott Medal for Sam, Bangs, and Moonshine. Like Rebecca Caudill, she has left a huge mark on the world of children's literature.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); 40th Annv edition (August 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805075240
• ASIN: B000KJTOGC
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,885,738 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent children's book with beautiful illustrations, January 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Pocketful of Cricket (Paperback)

A lyrical, beautifully written story which captures the imagination of children and adults. The writing is so wonderfully descriptive that you can taste the sweet and sour appleas and hear the sound of the cricket. This story was one of my favorites, as a child, and now it is a favorite of my nieces and nephews.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars country story, January 22, 2005

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Melissa Sack (georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Pocketful of Cricket (Paperback)

Jay is a young man who enjoys his country life. In the picture book we join his as he explores the country side where he lives. On his adventures he finds a cricket and decides to keep him. He has to start school soon and decides to take him to class with him. The cricket starts to make his noise and the teacher lets Jay share the cricket for show and tell.

The book showed that even bugs can be good pets. It was a little long for a picture book and kids might have a hard time sitting still through the whole story.
I would recommend this book for kids ages 6-10. Kids who enjoy country life will identify well with the main character, Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful! Perfect!, November 2, 2009

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J. Heredia (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Pocketful of Cricket (Hardcover)

I sat down and read this to myself one evening while the kids were in bed, since it was long, I wanted to see if I thought they would enjoy it. I was so surprised! The language is beautiful, it is a pleasure to read, and it the story is so simple and sweet and realistic. I know the kids will love it. Jay's adventures in the country, with his pet cricket, and on his first day of school will be a huge hit for any little ones who enjoy bugs. There's no gimmicks in here, this is truly quality children's lit.