The Cricket in Times Square - Memoria Press

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The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden tells the story of Chester, Tucker, and Harry. Tucker is a city mouse who lives in the Times Square Subway Station and spends his days scrounging for food around New York with his friend Harry the cat. Then, one day, Tucker meets a country cricket from Connecticut named Chester at the Bellini’s newsstand. Together, Harry and Tucker show Chester around New York City and discover his amazing musical ability. With his unique talent, Chester is able to delight the people of New York and help the Bellini family business before returning to his home in the country.

Product Description

The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden is a Newbery Honor-book about a tiny cricket’s adventure in the Big Apple and features illustrations by Garth Williams. Our The Cricket in Times Square Student Guide and The Cricket in Times Square Teacher Guide increase both the understanding of the text and help students develop reading comprehension skills. This book is included in our Fourth Grade Curriculum Package.