The Cricket in Times Square

FROM SARAH:

A classic, and a sweet celebration of the bustling life of NYC as well as country life in Connecticut meadows.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Animal lovers especially will adore this sweet story about a musical cricket, and his pals -- a mouse and a cat, who share many adventures together including taking in the sights of old New York. A 1961 Newberry Honor book, it features illustrations by Garth Williams and is great for young readers because “intense” animal scenes are pretty minimal. (The first in a series.)

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