Mercer Mayer

When Little Critter helps his Dad all day long, things don't go as planned.

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 day of school and Little Sister is ready.

Backpack—check!

Pencils—check!

Notebook—check!

But wait, where is her favorite stuffed toy, Lucky Ducky? Little Critter helps out in this My First I Can Read story by beloved

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"Little Critter wants a new toy Squisher truck! For two weeks, Little Critter does chores to pay for it -- he lets the dog in, takes out the trash, and cleans his room. When he finally has enough money, the toy store is all sold out. To cheer up Little Critter, his dad takes him to his Uncle Zeb's Monster Truck Rally. From tricks on two wheels to riding in an actual monster truck, the rally is the best time ever! But will Little Critter ever get his...

Little Critter learns how to be grateful for what he has, rather than always wishing for something better.

A trip to the beach with Grandma provides lots of fun and surprises.

A little boy really wants a dog, but instead he gets dinosaurs!

Little Critter and his classmates take a field trip into the woods to study their natural surroundings. They see little bugs, big trees, and lots of animal tracks. There's so much to see and do and explore! Little Critter discovers that there are plenty of surprises in store when it comes to the great outdoors.

A little girl copes with a variety of animals who try to take over her things and order her about.

When Little Critter finds out that one of his neighbors is in need, he rallies his friends and family together to volunteer their help, in an early reader title about community service.