A newly hatched cricket has a problem getting his wings to chirp. A very quiet cricket who wants to rub his wings together and make a sound as do so many other animals finally achieves his wish. The cricket's sound is reproduced at the end of the book. Annotation. A small cricket hatches "one warm day," and the other insects greet him. Though the little guy wants very much to respond, nothing happens when he rubs his wings together. Finally, as night...

The adventures of a city bred cat and mouse when they go to the country in Connecticut to visit their friend, Chester Cricket. A sequel to "The Cricket in Times Square."

A cricket, grouchy about being awakened by strange noises, makes his way to their source--a manger in which baby waits to hear his song.

Cricket shows Oscar the kitten how various objects need a push or a pull to move but animals can move themselves by using their muscles.

On Christmas Eve, a little cricket finds its way into a house where its singing is thought to be the voice of an angel.

A wise dragonfly helps a despondent cricket realize that he is special in his own way.

When a quiet corner of the meadow is made into a historical landmark, Chester Cricket and the other meadow creatures join forces to prevent the eviction of Mr. Budd and his dog.

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.

One tired tortoise tries to rest in a nearby hammock. But two scheming spiders, three crazy crickets, four mischievous mice, and a host of other jumping animals have other plans! -- Ingram.

The adventures of a country cricket who unintentionally arrives in New York and is befriended by Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat.