The Golden Cricket Review

We are very fortunate to have been able to collaborate with artist Randy Jennings. His talent and imagination have brought this unique and memorable story to life. To read Randy's Bio,
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This is one of two children’s books that Randy Jennings and Marilee Joy Mayfield have created together. The other new book from this team is
Crabby Lessons.
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Size: 10" x 10"
48 pages
24 full page illustrations
A fable for young and old
Hardcover edition
ISBN: 0-9659222-7-8
List Price:$19.95

Book Reviews for:

The Golden Cricket
A Story of Luck and Prosperity

Illustrations by Randy Jennings
Story by Marilee Joy Mayfield

“A compelling read for my four year old grandson, teaching virtues of persistence, humility and compassion. The Golden Cricket leads the reader through a man’s life of hard work, persistence and love of humanity that opens his mind to recognition of what is truly important in life. In this allegory, an ordinary man becomes an extraordinary human being by appreciating and taking advantage of life’s gifts and gaining profound insight from his experience. Monochromatic illustrations introduce warm, eye-catching colors as the story reveals enlightenment.”

Rita Slaght Gould
Ph.D. Medieval and Renaissance Literature
University of South Florida

We're sure you will want to read our author’s bio. Marilee Joy Mayfield has written six children's books and has quite a few more books planned. To read Marilee's Bio,
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“A charming and heart-warming gem filled with the loving and important messages of honesty, hope and self-realization.”

Don Hoffman, Emmy award-winning TV host and author of the Billy and Abigail Growing Up series of children’s books

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"A beautiful story reinforcing the simple, yet precious, joys of life."

Laura T. Barnes, author of the Ernest Series

“The illustrations draw you into the story’s time, place and atmosphere.”

Philip Dale Smith,
best-selling author of 1-2-3, Special Like Me!, OVER is not UP!

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The Golden Cricket: A Story of Luck and Prosperity was featured in the June/July 2004 issue of the award-winning Parents & Kids magazine, Jackson, Mississippi. Feature writer Miriam Lamar says “Join Li Yang and his golden cricket for a great adventure!”
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