Harry Kitten and Tucker Mouse facts for kids
The cover of the Harry Kitten and Tucker Mouse.
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| Author | George Selden |
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| Illustrator | Garth Williams |
| Cover artist | Garth Williams |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult novel |
| Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux |
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Publication date
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1986 |
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| ISBN | 978-0374428952 |
| Followed by | The Cricket in Times Square |
Harry Kitten and Tucker Mouse is a fun children's book written by George Selden. It features wonderful drawings by Garth Williams. This book was first published in 1986 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
It tells the exciting story of how two best friends, Harry the kitten and Tucker the mouse, first met. This book is a prequel to another famous story, The Cricket in Times Square. A prequel means it tells what happened before the first story.
Contents
The Story of Harry and Tucker
This book shares the early adventures of Harry and Tucker. They are the same two friends who later help Chester Cricket in The Cricket in Times Square. It explains how they became such close pals.
Tucker's Beginning
We learn that Tucker the mouse was born in a box filled with tissues and other bits and pieces. This box was on Tenth Avenue in New York City. When he was very young, Tucker had to leave his home quickly. He wanted to avoid the city's sanitation workers.
Tucker got his name from a local bakery. It was called "Merry Tucker's Home-Baked Goods." He thought it was a good name for a clever mouse.
Harry's Start
The book also introduces us to Harry the kitten. He chose his name after hearing two children talking. One child said, "Harry—you're a character!" The kitten liked the sound of that. He decided he wanted to be a "character" too, so he took the name Harry.
Finding a Home in the Big City
Harry and Tucker quickly became good friends. They decided to search for a special home of their own. They explored many famous places in New York City.
Their journey took them to the huge Empire State Building. They even visited the peaceful Gramercy Park. After much searching, they found the perfect spot. They settled down in an old, unused drain pipe. This pipe was in the Times Square subway station, a busy and exciting place.
