The Cricket in Times Square Literature Guide (Digital)

Country loving Chester Cricket allows his love for liverwurst to get him trapped in a picnic basket where he ends up on a train from Connecticut to New York City. Mario’s parents own a newsstand in Times Square, so Mario befriends and welcomes Chester. Soon Chester develops friendships with Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat. This story of friendship and God given talent will warm your heart as you enjoy the trials and successes of these kind and fun-loving friends. 

Our literature guides assist parents and teachers to delight in classic literature through a Christian Worldview. Young readers engage in timeless stories which communicate truth, goodness, and beauty. These stories shape moral imagination and literary understanding as students reflect with discussion, writing and hands-on activities. With decades of teaching and curriculum writing experience, our literature guides were created with the best practices of reading research as we use the Bible as the standard of Truth. 

Inside You’ll Find

Pre-reading Activities

Vocabulary Engagement

Comprehension Questions

Fluency Activities & Tests

Unit Tests

Creative Hands-on Learning

Activities to Develop Moral Imagination

Scripture Study and Discussion Based on the Theme of Friendship

Writing Activities

End of the Book Projects

Grades: 3-6

Lexile Measure: 780L