THE CRICKET IN TIMES SQUARE
- Sarah
- Sep 10
- 1 min read
THE CRICKET IN TIMES SQUARE by George Selden. Illustrated by Garth Williams
The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden is a sweet Newberry Honor classic. Mario Bellini's family owns a newsstand in Times Square Subway Station, but they're barely scraping by. Harry, the cat, and Tucker, the mouse, live in the station, but there's something missing in their life. When a cricket, named Chester, shows up unexpectedly and shares his musical gift magic happens in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. This book highlights themes of friendship and self-sacrifice.
Illustrator Garth Williams (also illustrated The Little House series and E.B. White's books) brings the story to life with his beautiful artwork.
ALONGSIDE ACTIVITIES- Look at pictures of Times Central Station in New York City.
-Enjoy some Chinese food whether you order it or make it yourself
-Look up mulberry trees and silkworms
-Listen to cricket songs on The Orthopterists' Society
