A wise dragonfly helps a despondent cricket realize that he is special in his own way.\Sneak Peek: Because frog told him he was ugly, the littlest cricket now longs to be a pretty butterfly--until a spider teaches the cricket that all friends are beautiful. Howe's charming story and Young's dreamy illustrations combine to create a memorable tale of friendship and self-esteem. Full-color illustrations.

"Gulliver books."