--- product_id: 246289 title: "The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends, 1)" price: "$6.92" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/246289-the-cricket-in-times-square-chester-cricket-and-his-friends store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 4.7/5 star rating Set in iconic Times Square Newbery Honor classic The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends, 1) **Price:** $6.92 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Dive into a timeless NYC adventure that every family needs on their bookshelf! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends, 1) - **How much does it cost?** $6.92 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/246289-the-cricket-in-times-square-chester-cricket-and-his-friends) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Immersive NYC Adventure:** Experience the vibrant sights and sounds of Times Square through the eyes of unforgettable characters. - • **Perfect for Family Reading:** Ideal for nightly storytime, engaging kids and adults alike with meaningful themes. - • **Top-Ranked Children’s Book:** Join thousands of readers who rated this gem 4.7 stars and counting. - • **Heartwarming Friendship Story:** Discover a charming tale of unlikely friendships that resonates across generations. - • **Timeless Newbery Honor Winner:** Celebrate a literary classic that’s captivated readers since 1961. ## Overview The Cricket in Times Square is a beloved 1961 Newbery Honor book that follows Chester Cricket’s unexpected journey from a Connecticut meadow to the bustling heart of New York City. Alongside his new friends—a streetwise mouse and a savvy cat—Chester explores Times Square’s iconic landmarks and learns valuable lessons about friendship and courage. With a 4.7-star rating from over 3,000 readers, this classic children’s book remains a top choice for family reading and city life storytelling. ## Description Tucker is a streetwise city mouse. He thought he'd seen it all. But he's never met a cricket before, which really isn't surprising, because, along with his friend Harry Cat, Tucker lives in the very heart of New York City―the Times Square subway station. Chester Cricket never intended to leave his Connecticut meadow. He'd be there still if he hadn't followed the entrancing aroma of liverwurst right into someone's picnic basket. Now, like any tourist in the city, he wants to look around. And he could not have found two better guides―and friends―than Tucker and Harry. The trio have many adventures―from taking in the sights and sounds of Broadway to escaping a smoky fire. Chester makes a third friend, too. It is a boy, Mario, who rescues Chester from a dusty corner of the subway station and brings him to live in the safety of his parents' newsstand. He hopes at first to keep Chester as a pet, but Mario soon understands that the cricket is more than that. Because Chester has a hidden talent and no one―not even Chester himself―realizes that the little country cricket may just be able to teach even the toughest New Yorkers a thing or two. The Cricket in Times Square is a 1961 Newbery Honor Book. Review: great bedtime book! - Great books for reading to kids! Makes far a great read at a couple chapters per night. Good for all ages. Review: this is a good book - This is a good book because it’s about friendship and love between a small little cricket named Chester and somehow he got transported to New York and he found a cat and a mouse to be friends with. They live in a drain pipe next to a newsstand and there is a kid named Mario who owns the newsstand with his mom and dad. I think this is a good story because it’s very cute and kind of sad at the end though. But it’s a good book. - CCH age 7 ## Features - Great product! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #448,863 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #33 in Children's City Life Books #128 in Children's Bug & Spider Books (Books) #252 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,099 Reviews | ## Images ![The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends, 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cralu8FFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great bedtime book! *by M***H on March 24, 2026* Great books for reading to kids! Makes far a great read at a couple chapters per night. Good for all ages. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this is a good book *by M***E on December 17, 2023* This is a good book because it’s about friendship and love between a small little cricket named Chester and somehow he got transported to New York and he found a cat and a mouse to be friends with. They live in a drain pipe next to a newsstand and there is a kid named Mario who owns the newsstand with his mom and dad. I think this is a good story because it’s very cute and kind of sad at the end though. But it’s a good book. - CCH age 7 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Crucial Read *by A***R on October 22, 2025* In today’s world of slop piled into the trough of libraries, it’s a wonder to find a book which so encapsulates the goodness and wonder we seem to have lost. 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