Really cute fable that teaches a lesson to its readers- don't be lazy and do your work.

.I enjoyed the illustrations in this book. The wording could be a bit boring at times, but that may be due to the use of repetition. Overall, I enjoyed it, and it goes to show that it can be dangerous and foolish to try to trick someone. ( )

Delightful.  Little ones will love the adventure, parents will grin at the sly social commentary, and everyone will enjoy the rhythm and alliteration of the text as read aloud, and the detailed painterly illustrations.  I, personally, at this moment, sans little ones, could not bring myself to fully appreciate it, but the right audience will want to buy a copy and read it over & over... highly recommended. ( )

USE: THINKING FAST/USING YOUR BRAIN.
GENRE: FANTASY.

Old Cricket is told by his wife to go fix their sagging rooftop. He doesn't feel too well so she tells him to go visit the doctor before fixing the roof. On the way there he runs into some friends and foes. He uses his mind and wiles to get out of doing things. Old Crow tries to eat him but Old Cricket makes it out alive. He ends up visiting the doctor, feeling better, and then fixing the sagging roof. ( )

38 months - the repetition is a bit tiresome but the illustrations are nice as well as the moral. ( )