"Once there was a little cricket, happy as the day is long, sitting by the hearthside, chirping a cheery song." In this delightful rhyming children's book, a little cricket dreams of being a beautiful butterfly until she learns that every life has its ups and downs and that we should be grateful for who we are. Elizabeth Tyler Gunter Downey's timeless children's poetry book helps young children understand that you can find happiness within yourself and know that all of God's creatures are special and have a place in our world. This picture book is a great family bedtime story that focuses on enduring themes such as the importance of love and appreciation for yourself and acknowledgement of God's love and presence in our daily life. Ages 3-8.