Crickwing - Hardcover

Cannon, Janell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0152017909 ISBN 13: 9780152017903

Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books, 2000

Synopsis

A crick-winged cockroach gives in to the temptation to pick on leafcutter ants while working on his forest sculptures but comes to regret his actions when he angers the leafcutter queen. Children's BOMC. Jr Lib Guild. 150,000 first printing.

About this title

Review:

"Text and illustrations are beautifully matched as readers follow Crickwing's positive transformation."--The Boston Globe

"Cannon's illustrations skillfully blur the line between fact and fancy, and add a feather to her well-decorated cap."--Publishers Weekly

"Crickwing is not only a hero, but an elegant, graceful beauty as well."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author:

Janell Cannon's picture books have won many awards and are beloved around the world. Before she became a full-time creator of books for children, she designed and produced summer reading programs at her local public library. Born and raised in Minnesota, Ms. Cannon now lives in Southern California.

Janell Cannon's picture books have won many awards and are beloved around the world. Before she became a full-time creator of books for children, she designed and produced summer reading programs at her local public library. Born and raised in Minnesota, Ms. Cannon now lives in Southern California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0152017909
• ISBN 13: 9780152017903
• Binding: Hardcover