"The Cricket in Times Square" tells the enchanting story of a cricket named Chester who accidentally ends up in New York City's bustling Times Square. There, he befriends a young boy named Mario and his family, who run a newspaper stand. As Chester's musical chirps captivate the locals, he brings joy and transforms the lives of those around him. Through themes of friendship, perseverance, and the magic of urban life, this delightful tale captures the bustling spirit of the city while highlighting the importance of friendship and finding one's place in the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Chester Cricket And His Friends .

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .

Garth Williams was born in 1912 and became one of American's best-loved illustrators. George Selden (1929-1989) wrote not only the adventures of Chester, Harry, Tucker, and their friends but also The Genie of Sutton Place , which was one of School Library Journal 's Best Books of the Year.