The Tale of Chirpy Cricket

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The Tale of Chirpy Cricket

by Arthur Scott Bailey

EN·~1 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total
1

E-text prepared by Roger Frank

1:06
2

I. THE FIDDLER

3:21
3

II. QUICK AND EASY

2:56
4

III. THE BUMBLEBEE FAMILY

3:01
5

IV. TOO MUCH MUSIC

3:17
6

V. A LIGHT IN THE DARK

2:56
7

VI. A PLAN GOES WRONG

4:02
8

VII. JOHNNIE GREEN’S GUEST

3:08
9

VIII. PLEASING JOHNNIE GREEN

3:06
10

IX. AN INTERRUPTED NAP

2:52

Description

Chirpy Cricket is a tiny, tireless musician who spends his summer nights turning the warm air of Pleasant Valley into a one‑note concerto. Living in a straw‑lined burrow on Farmer Green’s farm, he never parts with his makeshift fiddle—two wings that scrape together in a bright, unending trill. The other crickets share his passion, and together they fill the evenings with a buzzing chorus that even the nearby frog family can’t ignore.

By day Chirpy is a diligent forager, gathering spears of grass for his modest pantry while hopping from place to place with boundless energy. His routine is simple, yet his curiosity drives him to explore the farm’s hidden corners and meet eccentric neighbors like the mysterious Mr. Cricket Frog. As the season deepens, Chirpy’s devotion to music and his quick‑silver habits set the stage for a series of light‑hearted mishaps and surprising friendships that keep the valley humming.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (75K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

AS

Arthur Scott Bailey

1877–1949

Best known for lively children's stories about animals, birds, and insects, this American writer turned nature facts into gentle adventures. His books were popular for blending playful storytelling with details young readers could learn from along the way.

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