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Books in Little Critter series

  • Little Critter: Merry Christmas, Little Critter!

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, Sept. 21, 2004)
    Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, this Christmas! He’s written a letter to Santa, helped his mom bake cookies, decorated the tree, and much more! But will he get to meet Santa before Christmas is over? This 8x8 storybook is complete with gatefold flaps that readers can pull back to reveal the jolly spider, mouse, and frog on the pages of this holiday tale.
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  • Little Critter: Just Fishing with Grandma

    Mercer Mayer, Gina Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, March 10, 2015)
    Little Critter® wakes up one morning ready to go fishing. But no one will take him . . . until his grandma volunteers! It doesn't matter how many fish they catch—Little Critter and Grandma know how to make the most of their day together. Starring Mercer Mayer's classic, loveable character, this 8x8 storybook is perfect for story time.
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  • Little Critter: Bedtime Storybook Boxed Set: 5 Favorite Critter Tales!

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, Jan. 2, 2018)
    Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, stars in five favorite stories that are ideal for beginning readers and perfect to read at bedtime!In this easy-to-carry boxed set that comes with Velcro closure and a plastic handle, you will find:Little Critter: The Lost Dinosaur Bone Little Critter: Just Big EnoughLittle Critter: Just One More PetLittle Critter: Just My Lost TreasureLittle Critter: Just Fishing With Grandma
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  • Little Critter's Manners

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 7, 2020)
    A Little Critter book featuring two classic stories--a fun way to teach children about the importance of having good manners!Mercer Mayer's Little Critter learns lessons about manners in these classic, humorous, and heartwarming stories. Featuring Just Say Please and I'm Sorry, this two-in-one picture book is an excellent way to teach little ones the difference between good and bad manners.Just Say PleaseLittle Critter and his classmates learn important lessons about good manners! Both parents and children alike will enjoy this amusing story--a great way to educate children about the importance of "please and thank you"! I'm SorryLittle Critter is having a very bad day! He used his brother's blanket as a cape, and he forgot his sister's jump rope at the park. But no matter what happens, he always remembers to apologize! A perfect way to remind little ones to say "I'm sorry!"More two-in-one books featuring Little Critter:It's Bedtime, Little Critter!Just Me and My Mom/Just Me and My DadJust Grandma, Grandpa, and MeJust Me and My BuddiesJust My Brother, Sister, and MeAll That I Can Be
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  • The New Baby

    Mercer Mayer

    Library Binding (Turtleback, March 7, 2001)
    The new baby takes some getting used to, but she's worth it. Turtleback binding is a highly durable alternative to a hardcover or paperback book. The comprehensive cover reinforcement process will drastically combat wear and tear, keeping your favorite books in great condition for years to come! Turtleback books are ideal for any reader, or for use in schools or libraries.
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  • Little Critter Little Blessings Collection: Includes Four Stories!

    Mercer Mayer

    Hardcover (Thomas Nelson, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Kids love Little Critter! This collection of four InspiredKids Little Critter stories—You Go First, Being Thankful, It’s True!, and We All Need Forgiveness—will help kids learn important truths about being thankful and getting along with others through Little Critter’s funny and endearing antics.Mercer Mayer’s classic character Little Critter has a little trouble telling the truth, and forgiving his friends, and taking turns, and seeing the blessings all around him! In the charming and oh-so-funny antics, your kids will learn important life messages as they laugh with our favorite Little Critter.You Go First! Little Critter learns that the secret to getting along is treating others the way he wants to be treated?which, in Little Critter’s case, means letting someone else be first.Being Thankful On a trip to the farm, Grandma helps Little Critter understand what gratitude is and why we should be thankful for all the blessings God has given us.It’s True! Little Critter learns quickly that lying has consequences and that telling the truth, no matter how hard, is always the right thing to do.We All Need Forgiveness Little Critter learns why forgiveness helps heal the one who does the forgiving just as much as the one who needs forgiveness.Young or old, fans around the world have loved Little Critter since he first came on the scene more than 40 years ago. Little Critter Little Blessings is a great collection and a great value.
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  • Little Critter: Just a School Project

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, June 29, 2004)
    Little Critter has chosen the best topic ever for his science project—caterpillars! Did you know that a caterpillar starts out its life as an egg? Or that a caterpillar eats leaves and flowers all day and all night? Join Little Critter as he plans, researches, and creates his project, all in time for this year’s big science fair.
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  • Little Critter: Just One More Pet

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, May 7, 2013)
    For more than thirty years, Mercer Mayer has been delighting children with stories and drawings of Little Critter, who has appeared, along with his family; his best friends, Tiger and Gator; and his teacher, Miss Kitty, in more than 200 books.In Little Critter: Just One More Pet, the lovable Little Critter finds a lost dog. Although Little Critter already has a lot of pets, he decides he has to take care of the dog until the dog’s owner arrives. But when the dog disappears, Little Critter is really worried. Maybe one more pet was more than he could handle!
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  • Little Critter: Just a Snowman

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, Sept. 21, 2004)
    Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, on his snow day! Snow is piled high and school is cancelled. But before Little Critter can build his snowman, he must help his sister wear her snow boots, his dad shovel the sidewalk, and Gator build a fort. Will Little Critter ever get to build a snowman?This 8x8 storybook about Little Critter’s fun-filled snow day is an exciting tale for fans old and new.
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  • Just Go to Bed

    Mercer Mayer

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Feb. 2, 2021)
    Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is not looking forward to bedtime in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether it’s time for him to stop playing and take a bath, or when he puts up a fuss getting into is jammies, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A great way to introduce children to their very own bedtime routine!
  • 8 Favorite Little Critter Books Just for You: Just for You/Just Me and My Dad/I Was So Mad/Just Grandma and Me/When I Get Bigger/Just Go to Bed/Me T

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (Golden Pr, March 1, 1993)
    8 Favorite Little Critter Books Just for You: Just for You/Just Me and My Dad/I Was So Mad/Just Grandma and Me/When I Get Bigger/Just Go to Bed/Me T
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  • Little Critter's the Night Before Christmas

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 17, 1995)
    In a sprightly retelling of the holiday classic, Little Critter dreams of dancing sugarplums while patiently waiting for Santa and his reindeer to arrive.
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