One summer, a curious cricket stumbles upon an old violin in the forest. 'How convenient!' she exclaims, and moves in, using her long legs and arms to play under the moonlight. Soon, her music fills the woods, enchanting mice, moths, and all the other small animals who live nearby.
But then a freezing cold winter arrives. And when you're cold enough, anything goes. 'We need firewood!' the animals cry. And right there in the forest is that big, beautiful violin... Only once the animals are warm again do they realise how much they've lost. How can they make it right?
A charming and whimsical forest fable about the magic of music, the warmth of friendship, and the small joys we cherish. With her playful, witty, and beautifully detailed illustrations, internationally acclaimed graphic novelist and illustrator Anna Haifisch brings a touch of wonder and gentle humour to this story.
Perfect for children aged 3-7 and for adults reading along, this picture book is a delightful read-aloud treasure, celebrating art, community, and the resilience of creativity even in the coldest seasons.
| ISBN: | 9781917933186 |
| Publication date: | 1st October 2026 |
| Author: | Anna Haifisch |
| Publisher: | Do Re Mi Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
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One summer, a curious cricket stumbles upon an old violin in the forest. 'How convenient!' she exclaims, and moves in, using her long legs and arms to play under the moonlight.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Cricket in the Violin and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
The Cricket in the Violin features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Animal Stories, Music, Picture storybooks: imagination and play, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Musical instruments, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rural and farm life, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sounds of nature and the natural world, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Picture storybooks, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, People / Places, The Natural World
Hardback. £12.59, down from the £13.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Cricket in the Violin was written by Anna Haifisch and published by Do Re Mi Books
The Cricket in the Violin has 32 pages
£12.59, reduced from £13.99. In Stock.
