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Mercer Mayer
An octopus struggles with misadventure when he leaves home but is relieved to know how and where to find a safe haven.
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In this simple, sweet, and very human picture book, Mayer’s popular Little Critter shows us all the things he can do by himself, from tying his shoes (almost) to pouring…
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"The Little Critter enjoys some traditional Easter activities with his parents and his little sister"--
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"There's a surprise at Grandma and Grandpa's farm--six lively chicks! When the chicks get loose, Little Critter comes up with a plan to get them back!"--]cProvided by publisher.
Join Mercer Mayer's beloved character Little Critter and Little Sister as they get ready for school in this My First I Can Read book!
It's the night before the first…
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"It's the first day of school and Little Sister is ready. But wait, where is Lucky Ducky? Little Critter helps out in this My First I Can Read story by…
Celebrate the holidays with this adorable Little Critter board book-perfect for winter nights and Christmas morning!
Help Mercer Mayer's Little Critter get ready for the holidays in this classic, funny…
Stuck inside on a rainy day? Bor-ing! Keep little ones busy with this pitch-perfect Little Critter story featuring Little Sister!
Little Sister tries to find stuff to do on a…
It's nap time for Little Sister, but she isn't sleepy. What will Mom do? Little ones who don't like to nap will enjoy this sweet Little Critter story about nap…
"There's a surprise at Grandma and Grandpa's farm--six lively chicks! When the chicks get loose, Little Critter comes up with a plan to get them back!"--
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In this funny, all-too-human picture book, Mayer’s famous Little Critter dreams of the day when he will be big enough to go to first grade, dial phone numbers by himself…
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For use in schools and libraries only. A child tries a variety of ways to dissolve anger.
Little Critter can’t wait until his little brother gets big so they can do everything together.
For use in schools and libraries only. Little Critter can’t wait until his little brother gets big so they can do everything together.
Little Critter is having a ball playing with her new puppy.
For use in schools and libraries only. A trip to the beach with Grandma provides lots of fun and surprises.
Little Critter and his whole family enjoy some rollicking good fun as they attend a festival in the harvest season. This simple story is sure to delight beginning readers. Full…
The stories in this collection were originally published separately in the United States by Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, New York, in 1983 and 1985.
For use in schools and libraries only. Little sister seems to want just about everything she sees when she goes out shopping with mom.
Father and son go camping, but who is really taking care of whom? Full color.
For use in schools and libraries only. Little Critter imagines all the things to be done when one is bigger.
The hero of There’s a Nightmare in my Cupboard is convinced that there is an alligator under his bed. At night he decides to lure it out to the garage…
For use in schools and libraries only. A duo of favorite Little Critter stories finds Little Critter enjoying a day in the city with his mom on one side and…
For use in schools and libraries only. No matter what a little boy pretends to be– cowboy, general, space cadet, robot, sea monster, or race car driver– his parents only…
Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is about to meet his new babysitter in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether they’re making popcorn, playing checkers, or putting on jammies, both parents…
Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is having a very bad dream in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s tossing in his sleep or needing a warm glass of milk…
For use in schools and libraries only. Many things a young child can do independently are demonstrated (tying shoes, riding a bike, kicking a ball), but there is one thing…
For use in schools and libraries only. Little Critter dreams that a magic potion turns him into a fearsome creature who scares everyone so much they leave him alone to…
It’s Valentine’s Day, and Little Critter’s class is celebrating! They’re decorating the classroom with hearts, eating cupcakes, and making Valentine’s Day mailboxes. Little Critter is making an extra special card…
Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is celebrating Easter in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s dyeing eggs, searching for baskets, or snacking on sweets, both parents and children alike…
Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is-hesitantly-spending the day with his little sister in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s teaching her how to skateboard, how to fish, or how…
Little Critter is back in a brand-new 8 x 8 storybook that is sure to delightyoung fans. Full color.
Little Critter is very excited on Easter morning. He wakes up to find a present from Mom and Dad-a bunny named Egg. But there is much to be done before…
Little Critter’s sister dreams about all the wonderful things she’s going to do when she grows up. She imagines being a great ballet dancer, a world-famous doctor, a race-car driver…
Originally published separately. When I get bigger, c1999, published by by Random House Children’s Books, and When I grow up, c1991 published by Western Publishing Company.
Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter –Back cover.
A Mercer Mayer Little Critter book featuring 2 classic stories in 1-a fun way to get children ready for naps and bedtime!
Make bedtime (and naptime!) more fun with Mercer…
Little Critter and his classmates are excited about putting on a school play for their family and friends –Publisher marketing.
Little Critter ® is in for a big surprise when he gets to know the new student at school. When classmates become friends and kindness spreads around the school, the…
Mayer’s Little Critter is getting ready for bed in these classic, funny, and heartwarming stories. Featuring Just Go to Bed and What a Bad Dream, this two-in-one picture book is…
A Little Critter collection featuring 7 classic books all about family!
"Little Critter meets a student named Alex who uses a wheelchair. Before long, Little Critter learns Alex is just like everyone else, and they become the best of friends!" --
Originally published in different form as Little Critter’s This is my school by Golden Books, New York, in 1990. –Copyright page.
That nightmare in the attic may look and sound scary, but it’s no match for a brave girl with a lasso! Nobody knows better than Mercer Mayer how to turn…
