 First edition | |
| Author | George Selden |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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]
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]
- ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922–Present". American Library Association. 1999-11-30. Retrieved May 9, 2013.
- ^ On-line biography of George Selden, The Educational Paperback Association, archived from the original on 2006-04-23.