New Releases by George Selden

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.

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.

A Timeless Tale of Friendship, Adventure, and Standing Up for What''s Right Chester Cricket needs help. That''s the message John Robin carries into the Times Square subway station where Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse live. Quickly, Chester''s good friends set off on the long, hard journey to the Old Meadow, where all is not well. Houses are creeping closer. Bulldozers and construction are everywhere. It looks like Chester and his friends'' home will be ruined and the children of the town won''t have a place to play. Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse, used to the city life, must now navigate the countryside, find shelter and food, and most importantly, devise a plan to save their friends'' home. In this heartwarming sequel to The Cricket in Times Square, master storyteller George Selden weaves a timeless tale of friendship, bravery, and standing up for what''s right. Join these beloved animal characters as they embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with challenges, surprises, and the power of true camaraderie.

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.

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. “Readers of this favorite series will delight in the chance to share another experience with Chester and the inhabitants of the Old Meadow.” —Booklist

Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse try to find a permanent home for a young stray puppy they have befriended in Harry Cat''s Pet Puppy. This sequel to the beloved Tucker''s Countryside, from George Selden and illustrator Garth Williams is not to be missed!

Chester Cricket--the famous cricket in Times Square--is homesick. When his friend Mario takes him to a sky show at the Planetarium, Chester realizes how much he misses seeing real stars at night. Happily, he finds his way out of the subway into Times Square, where he meets a new friend, Lulu Pigeon. Lulu takes him on a trip beyond his wildest dreams. From Central Park to the top of the Empire State Building, from the Statue of Liberty and back to Times Square, Chester sees Manhattan in style--and even finds a little bit of country in the city!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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