Books That Make Children & Adults Smile, Learn & Grow

Award-winning children's stories and free thinking games created by Melanie and Kent to celebrate curiosity, nature, and the joy of learning.

Don't Squish That book cover

Don't Squish That!

By Melanie Williams-Smotherman

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Books That Inspire

Beautifully illustrated stories designed to spark imagination, laughter, and meaningful moments for families.

Don't Squish That

An adventure that teaches kids to appreciate all creatures, big and small. A beautifully illustrated story that celebrates nature and compassion.

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More Adventures Coming

Cricket Song Media is developing new stories that make children and adults smile, learn, and come together around the joy of reading.

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Thinking Games for Thinking Kids

Free, browser-based games designed to spark those "light bulb" moments. We grew up loving logic and deduction games — and we never outgrew them! Children discover critical thinking and creative problem-solving through play.


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Meet Spooder

A wild-caught jumping spider who lives with Melanie and Kent. Spooder was discovered on their back deck and has become part of the Cricket Song Media family!

A Curious Little Friend

Spooder is very curious and not afraid to jump right onto giant human hands to explore. When Melanie opens his home, he comes running for playtime. ❤️

Superfast Reflexes

Jumping spiders are incredibly fast! Spooder's favorite food is fruit flies, but he'll take on regular house flies too. His safety silk helps him land perfectly every time.

Part of Our Story

Spooder inspires the nature appreciation at the heart of our children's books. Learn more on our dedicated Spooder page.