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After falling asleep in a picnic basket in Connecticut, he wakes up in a world that is totally different to him. Even though the story is about animals in a Times Square subway station, the listener gets drawn in and wants there to be a happy ending.Mr. Now, courtesy of Macmillan Young Listeners, the tale truly comes to life.The story finds a country cricket, Chester, unwittingly stranded in New York City. THE CRICKET IN TIMES SQUARE is a classic children's story. And for those that know the sweet tale of Chester finding himself in a foreign land (at least for him), listening to the story will be a treat. Tucker and Harry do their best to ensure that Chester finds his way back home.With the talents of Tony Shalhoub, Chester Cricket, Harry Cat, and Tucker Mouse become real characters that the listener can instantly relate to.
But Chester quickly becomes tired of the constant performing, and misses his quiet country life.
He is befriended by Mario, a young boy who helps his parents run a newsstand in the subway.
I listened to the story (an unabridged production on two CDs) with my two children and they were immediately enchanted.
Written in the 1960's and the winner of a Newbery Honor Book award, THE CRICKET IN TIMES SQUARE has wonderful staying power.
Shalhoub creates unique voices for each of the characters, and from the very beginning, it is easy to decipher which character is doing the speaking.
Chester encounters Tucker, a wizened city mouse, and his friend, Harry Cat.
The two teach Chester how to live in the city and enjoy the wonders of the subway.Soon, everyone learns of Chester's talent of recreating any music he hears, and spellbounds Mario's parents, music critics, and subway commuters alike.
With classical music signaling the end of each chapter, they both would shout out the next one.For anyone not familiar with the classic tale, listening to it will be an adventure.
No one will be disappointed.Reviewed by: Jaglvr
I like this book because it has a cricket and it gives a lot of detail in its description of places and characters. One reason I didn't like the book was that the cricket got blamed for everything and it's not fair. I give this book 3 stars.
My 9 year old daughter enjoyed this story tremendously, and the story apparently was easy to follow and entertaining.
My two older boys (almost 4, almost 6) really, really like listening to this. We completely enjoyed the audio version of this book read by Rene Auberjonois. He does an awesome job with all the voices and the music that is thrown in for effect is just right and adds to the whole experience. My oldest boy especially enjoys listening to this cd. There are different versions of this book on audio cd and I would recommend buying the Rene Auberjonois version without a doubt.
Tucker Mouse who loves money, Harry Cat, who has a mind of his own, and Chester all try to figure out a way home for Chester. There's a cricket named Chester. You will like The Cricket in Times Square because it has some cool and exciting parts. He was born in Connecticut. All Chester likes to eat is mulberry leaves until he gets to Times Square and eats meat for the first time. It is an interesting book from the start. It will teach you a good life lesson.
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