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gracefullylily's review against another edition
5.0
This was and is one of my favorite books!!!!! The author describes so well the lost feeling the cricket has, and the fear he first feels when he sees the great big cat. Also the way the. Mouse and the cat are best friends really makes a funny story because of the true nature of cats would be to eat mice!!!!!!! This book, though I haven't read it in a long time, was one of the first books I every read and it holds a special place in my heart!!!!!!! This is a really good book for all ages, so I definitely suggest reading this book!
lootgoblin's review against another edition
4.0
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The is a very sweet, heartfelt, simple, and predictable story about the companionship between humans and animals. The story is well detailed and descriptive even for someone who hasn’t been to Times Square and the characters are memorable. Although I loved all the characters and we learn quite a bit about each one, I felt like their voices were not distinguished enough. I was hoping for more of a personality to emerge from each one (cricket, mouse, and cat).
The story is well written and the dialogue was perfect and believable. I can’t say that I have any complaints about it. I also enjoyed the lessons apparent throughout the story including working together, taking responsibility for your actions, and not stealing.
I enjoyed the story from beginning to end and would recommend that anyone who loves anthropomorphic animals to give this book a try. I don’t think you will be disappointed. It’s sweet, simple, but predictable (at least for adults), and an overall great read! Anyone five and older will probably love this story, especially if you read it aloud to younger children.
The is a very sweet, heartfelt, simple, and predictable story about the companionship between humans and animals. The story is well detailed and descriptive even for someone who hasn’t been to Times Square and the characters are memorable. Although I loved all the characters and we learn quite a bit about each one, I felt like their voices were not distinguished enough. I was hoping for more of a personality to emerge from each one (cricket, mouse, and cat).
The story is well written and the dialogue was perfect and believable. I can’t say that I have any complaints about it. I also enjoyed the lessons apparent throughout the story including working together, taking responsibility for your actions, and not stealing.
I enjoyed the story from beginning to end and would recommend that anyone who loves anthropomorphic animals to give this book a try. I don’t think you will be disappointed. It’s sweet, simple, but predictable (at least for adults), and an overall great read! Anyone five and older will probably love this story, especially if you read it aloud to younger children.
alreadyemily's review against another edition
3.0
Like so many childhood classics revisited, a little more awkward/racist than previously recalled. Luckily, as this was a read-aloud, I was able to smooth it over, since it was malicious and not a huge part of the story. Other elements are heartwarming and thought provoking. I love some of the themes - loyalty, friendship, staying true to oneself, etc.
madcat29's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lingualibri's review against another edition
4.0
It was really nice to read a children's book in the midst of Game of Thrones and Stephen King. My coworkers saw me reading it and became very excited, telling me how much they loved this book when they were younger. They were surprised to hear that this was my first time reading it. Now that I've finished it, I'm awfully sad that I didn't read it then, too. I bet this book would've been amazing when I was 10 years old. If I enjoyed it thoroughly as an adult, I can only imagine how magical this book would've been to my child self. I come from a family of music lovers, so naturally, I thought this story was rather precious.
littlelifewrecker's review against another edition
4.0
I am so sad that I never read this as a kid. Such a sweet and endearing story made all the more with the great narration by such a babe!
stacynalley's review against another edition
4.0
This is a sweet book. Yes, there are dated stereotypes that don't bode well for the author AND don't hold up over time, but if you are able to get past that, then it is a cute story.
I think it just needs to be edited for today.
The author was a bit careless in his stereotyping of Chinese culture and referenced kimonos twice. This just drove me batty. Kimonos are Japanese, not Chinese. Also, spelled cooky instead of cookie.
Anyway, it is a quick read, a cute story, sweet and I don't have to think too much about it, so it gets a 4.
I think it just needs to be edited for today.
The author was a bit careless in his stereotyping of Chinese culture and referenced kimonos twice. This just drove me batty. Kimonos are Japanese, not Chinese. Also, spelled cooky instead of cookie.
Anyway, it is a quick read, a cute story, sweet and I don't have to think too much about it, so it gets a 4.
wardo2700's review against another edition
4.0
Despite my usual lack of interest in animal stories I really enjoyed this one! I think it was the author's excellent personification of the animal characters that made the story more enjoyable. I liked the use of classical music as the main device of how the cricket attracted so much attention. I might have to read the sequel to find out what happens next to the unusual animal family. I'd recommend this book to any reader 6 years and older especially those that enjoy animal stories.