Browse all books

Books in Little%20Critter series

  • Little Critter: Happy Halloween, Little Critter!

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, Sept. 7, 2004)
    Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, at a haunted house party for Halloween!This 8x8 storybook is complete with gatefold flaps that readers can pull back to reveal the monsters, mummies, and skeletons that lurk in the shadows!Little Critter and Little Sister dress in fun costumes, bob for apples, play pin the broom on the witch, and much more. There are plenty of surprises to be had, even if some of them are just a little spooky!
    H
  • Just a Little Critter Collection

    Mercer Mayer

    Hardcover (Golden Books, July 12, 2005)
    Celebrate 40 years of Little Critter® with seven classic stories in one book, including: Just for You (the very first Little Critter® story!); Just Go to Bed; All by Myself; I Was So Mad; When I Get Bigger; Just a Mess; and I Just Forgot. This 176-page hardcover collection is a wonderful way to introduce Mercer Mayer’s beloved tales of growing up to a whole new generation.
    I
  • Little Critter: Grandma, Grandpa, and Me

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, April 24, 2007)
    This sweet and funny story is a great way to celebrate the bond between kids and their grandparents—and how much fun a sleepover can be! From milking the cows to picking blueberries and baking a pie for the County Fair contest, there’s so much to see and do. Little Critter even adds a secret ingredient to his pie. But will it be enough to make it a winner?Take this book with you on a summer road trip—especially one that includes a visit to grandparents!This 8x8 storybook will resonate with readers young and old with its humorous and heart-filled story.
    I
  • It's Bedtime, Little Critter

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 1, 2018)
    A Mercer Mayer Little Critter book featuring 2 classic bedtime stories in 1!Mercer 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 an endearing tribute to bedtime and all the special memories that it can create.Just Go to BedLittle Critter is not looking forward to bedtime. Whether it's time for him to stop playing and take a bath or when he puts up a fuss with his jammies, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A great way to introduce children to their very own bedtime routine! What a Bad DreamLittle Critter is having a very bad dream! Whether he's tossing in his sleep or drinking a warm glass of milk, both parents and children alike will relate to this classic story. A perfect way to alleviate any fears of bad dreams!More 2-in-1 books featuring Little Critter:Just Grandma, Grandpa, and MeJust Me and My BuddiesJust My Brother, Sister, and MeAll That I Can Be
    I
  • Little Critter: We Are Moving

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, Oct. 9, 2012)
    When Mom and Dad tell Little Critter® they have exciting news, he thinks they mean they're getting a new dog—not moving to a new house! Will he be able to bring his sandbox? What if he has to go to a new school full of bullies? What if his new next-door neighbors are monsters!? Eventually, Little Critter learns moving is not so bad after all. . . .
    G
  • Little Critter: Just a Little Music

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, Dec. 22, 2009)
    Little Critter has a musical hobby . . . and it's noisy! He's excited about his new drums, and this means playing them everywhere. But Little Critter soon realizes that he might need just a few more lessons before he's ready for his own rock-and-roll band!
    I
  • Little Critter: My Trip to the Science Museum

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, March 7, 2017)
    Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, as he heads to the science museum with his classmates. They play with a tornado machine, build a potato battery, experiment with a giant magnifying glass, and much more! Whether he’s in the classroom or out, Little Critter knows that learning is out of this world!This brand-new 8x8 storybook about Little Critter’s fun-filled day of learning is an exciting adventure for fans old and new.
    J
  • Little Critter: My Trip to the Hospital

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, Nov. 8, 2005)
    When Little Critter breaks his leg in a soccer game, he has to make his first trip to the hospital. Follow brave Little Critter as he rides in an ambulance, meets the doctor, and gets his first X-ray and his first cast.
    J
  • Little Critter: First Day of School

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, June 23, 2009)
    Little Critter is a bit nervous about starting school today. There's a lot to be done before he can even get on the bus—he has to pick out his clothes, find his backpack, pack the perfect lunch, and say good-bye to Mom. Join Little Critter as he gets ready for this exciting day. Lift the flaps and find out what surprises are in store for Little Critter on his first day of school!
    H
  • Little Critter: Just a Big Storm

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, March 5, 2013)
    Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, as he braves a big storm with his family.Even though the power goes out, Little Critter is prepared! With flashlights in hand, the Critter family bakes potatoes for dinner in the wood stove and stays safe. Lightning and thunder can be scary, but really it’s all just a big storm!This 8x8 stormy storybook about weather preparedness is delivered through Little Critter’s classic charm for fans old and new.
    H
  • Little Critter: Just a Special Thanksgiving

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperFestival, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Little Critter® has charmed readers for over forty years.Now he is going to have a Thanksgiving he'll never forget! From the school play to a surprise dinner for all of Critterville, celebrate along with Little Critter and his family as they give thanks this holiday. Starring Mercer Mayer's classic, loveable character, this brand-new 8x8 storybook is perfect for story time and includes a sheet of stickers!
    J
  • Little Critter: 5-Minute Little Critter Stories: Includes 12 Classic Stories!

    Mercer Mayer

    Hardcover (HarperFestival, July 25, 2017)
    Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, loves adventure! Join him in 12 fun-filled stories as he takes a trip to the firehouse, visits Grandma and Grandpa, adopts a new pet, and so much more!With five minutes of story-time fun per story—perfect for reading aloud—there’s always time for adventure!Each of these twelve tales includes full-color illustrations on every page. This collection has a padded cover and includes lightly adapted versions of 12 favorite Little Critter stories:This Is My TownJust Big EnoughJust A School Project Just One More Pet Grandma, Grandpa, and Me We Are MovingJust Saving My Money The Lost Dinosaur BoneJust a Little Love Going to the FirehouseJust a Teacher’s Pet Just Critters Who Care
    M