About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their shy or quiet child is struggling to make friends or feels left out of a group. This gentle early chapter book tells the story of Leo, a cricket who longs to join the popular Cool Crazy Crickets club. But they only sing the hits, and Leo has his own unique song. After being rejected, he finds the courage to sing his own tune and discovers other crickets who appreciate his creativity, forming a new club where everyone belongs. It’s a warm, funny, and reassuring story that champions individuality and shows that the best friends are the ones who love you for who you are.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The core topic is social rejection and the feeling of being an outsider. This is handled gently and metaphorically through animal characters. The resolution is entirely hopeful and proactive, focusing on creating your own community rather than trying to change to fit into an existing one. The approach is secular.
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