Romance1/5
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The cricket meets a female cricket, which is a sweet, age-appropriate encounter.
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The very quiet cricket
Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The very quiet cricket by Eric Carle. This book is recommended for ages 3+; content notes include Romance; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Educational value.
Ages 3+Book 3 · The Very SeriesSource checked
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Recommended age3+
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- Romance1/5
Strongest positives
- Creativity & curiosity3/5
- Educational value2/5
- Good role models2/5
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- What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
- How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
- Which choice in The very quiet cricket would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in The very quiet cricket, and what caused that change?
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