{"product_id":"9781250165176","title":"Cricket in the Thicket: Poems about Bugs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA nonfiction picture book of poetry about fascinating insects with accompanying facts, notes, and illustrations by the Caldecott-winning Melissa Sweet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePray tell us, Mr. Mantis,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo you pray or simply prey?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo you scout about for victims \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOr fold your hands all day?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Christy Ottaviano Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47127964090608,"sku":"9781250165176","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250165176_p0.jpg?v=1763703465","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250165176","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}