Most Popular Books by George Selden

Chester Cricket, a song-loving insect residing in a newspaper stand in Times Square, charms all of New York City with his beautiful music in this Spanish-language edition of a classic work.

After Chester lands, in the Times Square subway station, he makes himself comfortable in a nearby newsstand. There, he has the good fortune to make three new friends: Mario, a little boy whose parents run the falling newsstand, Tucker, a fast-talking Broadway mouse, and Tucker''s sidekick, Harry the Cat. The escapades of these four friends in bustling New York City makes for lively listening and humorous entertainment. And somehow, they manage to bring a taste of success to the nearly bankrupt newsstand. Join Chester Cricket and his friends in this classic children''s book by George Selden, with illustrations by Garth Williams. The Cricket in Times Square is a 1961 Newbery Honor Book.

Tucker Mouse spotted a lost penny in the shoeshine store, so he ran in to get it for his collection. Now the store is closed up tight, and Tucker is trapped. Can Harry Cat find a way to get him out? These favorite characters from The Cricket in Times Square star in the brand new-adventure created especially for beginning readers.

When two rather stout ladies sit on Chester Cricket''s home in the Old Meadow, the worm-eaten stump collapses and Chester, aided by his friends, is forced to look for a new home. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

New editions of old favorites Meet Harry Kitten and Tucker Mouse. No one would ever dream that a cat and mouse could become friends, but that doesn''t stop Harry and Tucker. All they have is each other to depend on. Together they begin an exciting adventure throughout New York, searching for a home they can call their own. But the two friends run into some troublesome times in their journey around town. Is all hope lost? Where will they turn to next? Join Chester Cricket and his friends in this classic tale from George Selden.

A young boy recounts the events of the summer when he had the services of an Arabian genie at his disposal.

Nostalgic for his country home, Chester Cricket braves the busy city streets in search of a tree and finds a new friend in the process.

Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse try to find a permanent home for a young stray puppy they have befriended. A sequel to "Tucker''s Countryside". Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse set off for the Old Meadow where Chester Cricket lives to save it from destruction by bulldozers. Accustomed to the city, they have a hard time finding places to stay and good things to eat; still they try to find a special plan to save the meadow. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Chester Cricket and his friends from the meadow have to help poor old Mr. Budd. He and his dog Dubber have to move out of their quiet corner of the Old Meadow because it has been named a historical landmark.

A new group of beetles has just moved in and they''re disturbing Tucker''s sleep with their loud music. But they can''t stop practicing if they want to win the Battle of the Bug Bands. Will Tucker find a way to deal with all this racket and get a good night''s sleep? These favorite characters from The Cricket in Times Square star in the brand new-adventure created especially for beginning readers.

The adventures of a cat and a dog living in New York City''s Greenwich Village.

Chester Cricket never intended to leave Connecticut. He''d still be there, in a peaceful meadow, if he hadn''t accidentally boarded a train to New York City. Now he''s living in the Times Square subway station, palling around with a mouse named Tucker and a cat named Harry. A boy named Mario even makes a cozy home for Chester in his parents'' newsstand. At first, Mario hopes to keep Chester as a pet. However, it soon becomes clear that Chester has a gift to share not only with Mario, but with the world.