The Cricket in Times Square
1960 children's book by George Selden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the band, see A Cricket in Times Square.
The Cricket in Times Square is a 1960 children's book by George Selden and illustrated by Garth Williams. It won the Newbery Honor in 1961.[1]
Quick Facts Author, Illustrator ...
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Author | George Selden |
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Illustrator | Garth Williams |
Cover artist | Garth Williams |
Language | English |
Series | The Cricket in Times Square series |
Genre | Children's |
Publisher | Ariel Books |
Publication date | 1960 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | |
LC Class | PZ7.T37154 |
Followed by | Tucker's Countryside |
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Selden gave this explanation of what was the initial idea for the book:
One night I was coming home on the subway, and I did hear a cricket chirp in Times Square. The story formed in my mind within minutes. An author is very thankful for minutes like those, although they happen all too infrequently.[2]