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Tucker is a streetwise city mouse. He thought he'd seen it all. But he's never met a cricket before, which really isn't surprising, because, along with his friend Harry Cat, Tucker lives in the very heart of New York City-the Times Square subway station. Chester Cricket never intended to leave his Connecticut meadow. He'd be there still if he hadn't followed the entrancing aroma of liverwurst right into someone's picnic basket. Now, like any tourist...

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

When Maggie's pet cricket is stolen, she and her friends embarkc1979. on a search for the "pirate" thief which ensues in a small tragedy but the making of a new friend.

"In this book, young readers will learn about the diet, life cycle, behavior and habitat of crickets. Special emphasis is placed on the cricket's burrow."--

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of crickets. Includes anatomy diagram and activity.

A brief explanation of the life cycle and behavior of crickets.

Text and photographs describe the life cycle, behavior, and natural habitat of crickets.

Because their dreams of daring adventures go against the cautious teachings of their nations, Firefly and Cricket set out on their own, find a home with kindly Vole, and together help a grieving "miniature giant" named Peter.