The Cricket in Times Square: Revised and updated edition with an afterword by Stacey Lee; read by Vikas Adam Audiobook

" I love this book. I think this book is grate becuase it is a book that can tell what may happend in a real world. A cricket and a boy, united by... The author did from such a little topic, a huge book. he did from such a little scene a huge theather. The cricket in time square. A cricket. Times square. "

" I always wanted to read this and it was really good. I love stories of unlikely characters banding together. It was sweet. "

" One of my all-time favorites...the pictures are some of the best, and goes far past the "oh look at the cute talking animals!" genre. "

" A fantasy book with animals. A cricket ends up in NY City after hopping into a picnic basket in his home state of Connecticut. He makes wonderful friends with a boy, a cat and a mouse. I listened to the book on cassette and thoroughly enjoyed the story. "

" Yawn - how did this book win a Newbery? "

" Nothing complex here. I like how a children's story can be told in a compelling way without a haunting villain. And with most children's books involving animals you sort of expect the story to be rooted in the good versus evil plot line, but really here you have more of a cricket's search for place and wrestling with purpose. "

" Great book. Very imaginative and the illustrations are incredible. Excellent book to read to the kids. I have yet to read the Newberry Award winning book that didn't live up to the medal's reputation. This one certainly did not disappoint. "

" Another sweet story with animal characters. Perfect family read aloud. "

" This has been a family favorite for many years. It is aimed for younger kids, but it it still fun to read when you're older. Apparently this book hs sequels, so you might like them, but I have never read or hear of them. "

" Just read this to the kiddos. It's great. "

" another enjoyable book read with Mary! I just may get through all the classics : ) "

" Read out loud with my son. We alternated paragraphs. He loved the characters in this book. Was torn between 3 and 4 stars. Went ahead with 4 because of how much fun we had reading this book. "

" good when i read it but its not my thing now.charming. "

" One of my very young reader's books. I read it as a kid and have since reread it. Anyone who appreciates NYC will enjoy this book. "

" This was a blast from the past! Loved it when I was a child, an guess what I still love it as an adult. "

" I read this book when I was in 5th grade. The next year my 6th grade teacher took me to Jefferson City to a Scholastic Conference. I met the illustrator and he autographed my book. I read this to Peter as a bedtime story. "

" IT was a great book about a cricket who lived in the New York City subway, he didn't have a very good life since he lived under garbage. Something surprising happens to him, something wonderful. "

" Cute book. My kids enjoyed it. "

" Touching ending "

" The whole family listened to this on audio tape. We all enjoyed this very much, even my three year old daughter. The Cricket befriends a mouse and cat in Times Square and learns to play classical and popular music. Quite fun and delightful! "

" this book is about a cricket who wanders into new yorks famous times square "

" I don't like this book at all. I don't know why... "

" Chester Cricket leaves his home in a Connecticut meadow to see NYC. Like any tourist he needs a guide. He finds two. Tucker, city mouse and his friend, Harry Cat. A Newberry Award Book. "

" I really enjoyed this book when I was little. "

" this book was really good,kinda slow at first but it was awesome. "

" This was a very sweet children's book. We listened to it on CD and I'd highly recommend that as the reader does an excellent job with the voices and the little cricket sounds in the background are a great addition! "

" Really fun story. I loved it so much. "

" I dont have much to say because I did not like it.So thats all I have to say "

" Just finishing reading it with Cayman... "

" Great audio--listened to the Tony Shaloub-narrated version, and he was fantastic. "

" I'm guessing on the date based on my handwriting on the bookplate. "

" Read this many many years ago, but LOVE it! "

" I loved this book sincerely as a girl. "

" I am having so much fun sharing my favorite children's books with Noah, now that he is old enough to understand and appreciate them. "Cricket" is a fun read with wonderful pictures by Garth Williams. Noah and I both gave this two thumbs up. "

" OMG even though its short its REALLY good, i mean i finished it in an hour, thats how addicted i was to it, you GOTTA read it. its really really good. "

" Read this to my boys, a homeschool read-aloud. They both enjoyed it, even though it was fairly slow. "

" A funny book! You could also say it was a friendship book, too. Happy ending! :D "

" Sweet (and bittersweet) story, about friendship and family and hime. That part where all of NYC (or at least a big chunk of Times Square) is standing around listening to Chester reminded me of another family favorite, Mole Music.. "

" This book can be used in so many ways in chapters 1 and 2 teachers can introduce not contractions, 3 and 4 pronouns, 5-7 plural nouns, The Cricket in Times Square has so many good lesson incorporated into one book. This book can even be read to students in Kindergarten as a fun read aloud! "

" I loved this book. I read it when i was in 5th grade. It's a good book. Its about a cat and a mouse and a cricket becoming good friends. Usually cats would chase after mice but they became good friends! Read it if you want to know the ending! :D "

" I loved this book when I read it as a kid, and DD loved it when I read it out loud to her. However, she got so upset when the book ended that she cried for hours! All was better a couple days later though, when we ran across a cricket in the garden. :-) "