Synopses & Reviews
A new group of beetles has just moved in and theyre disturbing Tuckers sleep with their loud music. But they cant stop practicing if they want to win the Battle of the Bug Bands. Will Tucker find a way to deal with all this racket and get a good nights sleep?
These favorite characters from The Cricket in Times Square star in the brand new-adventure created especially for beginning readers.
Review
"This well-told tale will appeal to the many young readers and their friends whose family members are in bands, and it serves as a wonderful introduction to the beloved characters in George Seldens The Cricket in Times Square."--School Library Journal
Synopsis
My Readers Level 2: Tucker Mouse is managing a beetle band in this all new story created especially for beginning readers based on characters from The Cricket in Times Square.
About the Author
GEORGE SELDEN (1929-1989) wrote not only the adventures of Chester, Harry, Tucker, and their friends but also
The Genie of Sutton Place, which was one of
School Library Journals Best Books of the Year.
GARTH WILLIAMS (1912-1996) illustrated all of George Seldens Chester Cricket books. His other distinguished work includes Charlottes Web, Stuart Little, and the Little House books.
THEA FELDMAN is the author of numerous books for children, including Suryia and Roscoe, which she co-authored with Dr. Bhagavan Antle, available in Spring 2011 from Henry Holt BYR.
OLGA and ALEKSEY IVANOV are the illustrators of many children's books, including the Charlottes Web beginning readers in which they also replicated the style of Garth Williams.