Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Reproduction of the original: The Cricket ́s Friends by Virginia W. Johnson

Dhruv and Seema loved each other. That should have been the end of the story, right? Except it wasn’t. Meet Dhruv, the ex-cricketer turned coder. It’s been years since he broke up with Seema. He’s moved on. Life is good. He’s even changed cities. And then he sees her. On the TV. Cheering for her favourite team like she always did. The same smile that doomed him years ago. And he falls again. Meet Seema. The one who never truly gave up what she loved. Be it the man or the sport. So years later when the guy who broke her heart reaches out again, what will she do? Forgive him or make him suffer? Love Before Cricket follows the journey of three tech-savvy friends who call themselves the three Adventurers. Amid the high-pressure demands of their jobs, they embark on an exciting quest that is about more than just escaping their routines. A delightful blend of romance, friendship, and personal growth, this is a heartwarming tale of love, the bonds that keep us going, and the adventures that make life exciting. Whether you’re a romantic at heart or just love a good story, this journey will stay with you long after the final page.

This beautiful tapestry of traditional tales, history, folk arts, and dance offers you a glimpse into the living legacy of Mexican folklore. After an overview of Mexico's history from the Mesoamerican indigenous era to modern times, Vigil explores the fascinating traditions of Oaxacan wood carving, Huichol bead and yarn art, folk masks, folklorico dance costumes, and Mexican folklore. A collection of tales follows, including classic tales, pourquoi creation tales from native people of pre-Hispanic Mexico, and tales from the Spanish colonial era of Mexican history-trickster tales, adventure and wonder stories, and animal fables. Lively reading for older students and adults, the tales may also be used for read-alouds with younger students. With 15 of the 44 tales presented in Spanish as well as in English, this is an excellent resource for Spanish classes and for Spanish-speaking readers. The fascinating background material also makes the book an excellent source for reports and research. Color plates

Crickets do not normally croak like frogs—they sing. But Chirpy has a great desire to sound like the frogs he so admires and sets forth a plan to befriend the pond frogs in order to be taught just how to make the sounds he loves to hear at night. This will require a bit of work for Chirpy and the frogs. Can they do it? Read The Cricket Who Croaked Like a Frog to find out!