Crickwing: An Adventure About a Clever Cockroach Artist Hero for Kids (Ages 4-7)
Product ID: 4171254
⭐4.8/5 star rating from 261 reviews
🎨Unique artist cockroach hero
📚Ages 4-7 engaging story
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🎨 Where creativity meets courage—discover the hero your child will root for!
Crickwing is a beautifully illustrated children’s book for ages 4-7 that tells the story of a clever cockroach artist who learns empathy and courage. With a 4.8-star rating from 261 reviews and top rankings in children’s social skills and stepfamily categories, it’s a must-have for parents seeking meaningful, engaging stories that nurture emotional growth.
| Best Sellers Rank | #158,133 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #117 in Children's Stepfamilies Books #147 in Children's Books on Violence #347 in Children's Social Skills |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 261 Reviews |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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**A
Good
Good
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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