Chirp, Chirp!: Crickets in Your Backyard is a children’s audiobook about the life of crickets. From hatching to singing their lonely song, these insects have an interesting tale to tell. With narration by Nancy Loewen and beautiful music by David Busch, this recording will engage and delight listeners of all ages.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for children who are interested in nature and animals. It tells the story of crickets from hatching to adulthood, and includes beautiful music that will engage and delight listeners of all ages.
Pros :
- This audiobook is charming and beautifully narrated
- The music is whimsical and enhances the story perfectly
- It’s a great way to learn about the life of crickets
Cons :
- The author’s name is not mentioned on the cover or in the description.
- There are no reviews for this book on Amazon.
- The running time of 46 minutes may be too long for some listeners.
Learn more about the author
Nancy Loewen is a naturalist, author, and broadcaster. She has written more than 25 books for children on subjects ranging from trees to weather to manure (yep – that’s right!). Nancy lives in Grayslake, Illinois with her husband and two sons. About the music David Busch is an award-winning composer who has scored films and TV programming for Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, National Geographic Television, PBS Nature series “Secrets of the Wild” David also teaches sound recording at Columbia College Chicago.
Reader Reviews
“Chirp, Chirp!: Crickets in Your Backyard is a delightful audiobook that tells the story of crickets from hatching to singing their song. The narration by Nancy Loewen and music by David Busch are both beautiful and engaging, making this recording perfect for listeners of all ages.”
“Chirp, Chirp!: Crickets in Your Backyard is a delightful audiobook about the life of crickets. Narrated by Nancy Loewen and featuring beautiful music by David Busch, this recording will fascinate listeners of all ages.”
“Nancy Loewen’s sweet, light voice is perfect for reading aloud this charming story about crickets. The accompanying music provides a soothing accompaniment to the text and helps set the mood as listeners learn all about these fascinating insects.”
“David Busch’s accompaniment is as pleasing to the ear as Nancy Loewen’s narration is interesting to the mind. This CD should be a favorite of nature lovers everywhere.”
