Crickets in the Pockets is an excellent book to start children out on when they are ready for their first chapter book. It is fairly short, has a great story, moves along nicely and even teaches some great lessons.
This is a quote from a reviewer on Amazon that pretty much nails the book perfectly.
"The story is about friendship between Tommy and "Robin the Cricket" whom is hiding in his room...Tommy has just come home from school upset because his best friend Jimmy didn't want to play with him any more..."Robin the Cricket" promises Tommy "superhero powers" if he gives him some chocolate and visits his wise old Grandfather Cricket over the hill...When they arrive "Grandfather Cricket" has an very important story to tell in between nodding off..Will it help Tommy gain his powers to be able to understand his friend better when he returns to school the next day...He is also carrying a special friend in his pocket.....Guess who...."
Amazon Book Description
Sometimes big surprises come in a small form.
Open your mind and heart to the wisdom of the elder grandfather cricket
and join Tommy on his fun and exciting adventure to attain
the special ability of overcoming abandoning friends!
Every kid in the ages 6-8 needs to read this book, not only for the fun of it
or its wit but for the successful friendship principles it unfolds.
Stories about feelings for kids are important for developing good social skills.
Get this book of kids journeys and join the happy kids club.
With 13 colorful illustrations and about 23k words
this entertaining story teaches children how they can develop interpersonal skills
and make it possible to make friendships last.
By getting this book, parents will also have the exclusive gift of a
FREE Parents' Guide where you'll get the answer to the important question of:
"How to help your child make new friends?"
Children's book: Crickets in the Pockets (Parents Library Collection, Early reading, Emotions and feelings for children, Bed time stories, Friendship books) by Yuval Harpaz
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