{"product_id":"cricket-in-the-thicket-poems-about-bugs-9780805098181","title":"Cricket in the Thicket: Poems about Bugs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCricket in the Thicket: Poems about Bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e by Murray, Carol. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780805098181.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nonfiction picture book of poetry about fascinating insects with accompanying facts, notes, and illustrations by the Caldecott-winning Melissa Sweet.\n\nPray tell us, Mr. Mantis,\nDo you pray or simply prey?\nDo you scout about for victims\nOr fold your hands all day?\n\nIn addition to the playful rhyming poems, the supplementary text highlights surprising facts about bugs of all kinds―from familiar ants to exotic dragonflies, cringe-worthy ticks and magnificent fireflies. Melissa Sweet’s collage-inspired mixed-media illustrations beautifully render these creatures and compliment the poems’ whimsical tones. This is an enchanting and informative look at a perennial topic of interest for kids―cool bugs!\n\nA Christy Ottaviano Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44655948693557,"sku":"ByrdShop_0805098186","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/ByrdShop_0805098186_85857ec1-9b50-4293-b452-70343599f92e.jpg?v=1778726740","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/cricket-in-the-thicket-poems-about-bugs-9780805098181","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}