ABOUT THIS BOOK

After Chester, a cricket, arrives in the Times Square subway station, he takes up residence in a newsstand. Between escapades in New York City, Chester and four new friends manage to bring success to the almost bankrupt newsstand.


REVIEWS

"Most appealing  whimsy, with beautiful illustrations." --  Library Journal.

A Newbery Honor  Book.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Garth Williams was a prolific illustrator of Golden Books. His illustrations have brought to life Charlotte’s Web, Mister Dog, Home for a Bunny, Stuart Little, and many other children’s classics.


From the Hardcover edition.


AWARDS

WINNER 1962 - Kansas William Allen White Children's Book Award
HONOR 1961 - Newbery Honor Book