I’m a cicada, called also a locust, when I sing I always stay focused.

I sing to make friends during the heat of the day, which keeps all the hungry big birds away.

I’m bigger   than a   cockroach, smaller   than   a   mouse. You’ll find me living outside of your house.

For most of the year I live underground, this usually keeps me safe and sound.

To grow big and strong I suck up tree sap so that I’ll grow up to be a very strong chap.

As   I grow, I shed my own shell, then kids can bring me for Show and Tell.

by Sam