Most Popular Books by Mercer Mayer

Meet a frog, a dog, and some of Little Critter''s other furry friends in this Step 2 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader with stickers! Little Critter loves his pets! Meet his fish, frog, cat, and dog in this Step 2 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader, first published in 1988! With over 30 shiny stickers, this book is perfect for children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Following the re-release of the first three books in this beloved series, here are the final three classic wordless tales in attractive, low-priced hardcover editions. A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog, the first book in this series, launched Mercer Mayer''s distinguished career over twenty-five years ago, and also helped to create the wordless picture book genre. Full of warmhearted mischief and play, the books express the humorous trials and tribulations of friendship and the joy of summertime discovery. Readers will want to collect the entire set.

Whoosh! goes the water hose. Ooo! Eee! Ooo! goes the siren. Ding! Ding! goes the fire alarm. Little Critter and his classmates are taking a trip to the firehouse! Little Critter puts on his boots and jacket—now he''s ready to help Fireman Joe. After checking the hose and ladder, Little Critter is ready for a fireman''s helmet of his own. Join Little Critter as he learns to stop, drop, and roll with Fireman Joe! This sweet, simple story is perfect for emergent readers ready to climb their own ladder.

Honor dad on Father''s Day or any day with this funny and touching story about Little Critter pitching in to "help" his dad. Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter, spends the whole day with his dad in this My First I Can Read book. From getting rid of a beehive to working in the yard and going to the store, Little Critter wants to be the world’s best helper. Things might not always go as planned, but that doesn''t stop Little Critter from trying his hardest! Little Critter: Just Helping My Dad is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with young children..

Little Critter learns a lesson about saving money in this classic full-color storybook for children—includes stickers and cards! Little Critter gets a piggy bank from Grandma and Grandpa—now he has to learn how to save his money instead of spending it all! Children ages three to seven will enjoy this humorous story, first published in 2001, which comes with stickers and game cards!

When Little Critter finds out one of his neighbors is in need, he and his friends rally together and volunteer their help. They soon learn community service is rewarding . . . and fun! Who can the Critters help next? This is a funny and charming Little Critter story with a great message about caring about others.

Join Little Critter, Little Sister, and Dog as they make their new friend soup.

Little Critter: Just Big Enough, written and illustrated in full color by bestselling author Mercer Mayer, offers a gentle but important lesson about bullying. In this 8x8 paperback, Little Critter is being bullied. Bigger kids steal his seat on the bus, eat his cupcakes, and won’t let him play football with them. Little Critter decides he has to get bigger, too. So he stuffs himself with vegetables, exercises until he’s exhausted, and turns himself a growing machine. He’s so disappointed when his hard work fails… But his grandfather helps him see that bigger isn’t always better. With this encouragement, Little Critter leads a team of smaller kids in a relay race against the big kids. And the little kids win!

Three sets, each with ten leveled readers plus a teaching guide.

Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is dealing with his little sister learning to use the potty in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s trying to help her make it to the bathroom, encouraging her when she does well, or getting frustrated when she doesn’t, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about potty training and how to be a good older sibling!

Original publication and copyright date: 1988.

Let Little Critter(R) take your child on a reading adventure! Little Critter and Gabby spend the day at Bike Safety Camp, learning how to play it safe! Play it Safe is the original Little Critter First Reader for children ages 5 to 7. This charming leve

Hit the slopes with Little Critter in this full-color storybook--with cards, stickers, and a poster! The winter fun has just begun--time to ski and ice-skate with Little Critter! Children ages three to seven will love this winter-themed storybook--now featuring cards, stickers, and a poster!

I wish I lived a thousand years ago. There would be beautiful castles, kings and queens, good knights, bad knights, fair ladies in danger, evil dragons from the mountains, and a giant troll that roars and eats anything. What kid hasn’t dreamed of living in fairy-tale times—hasn’t imagined himself as the bravest knight in all the land (or at least the knight’s faithful squire). As he has done in his celebrated There’s a Nightmare in My Closet and its follow-ups, Mercer Mayer brings childhood fantasy hilariously to life here. Bad knights are forced to pick flowers for the king, a day’s adventure involves rescuing a cat from a tree, and our hero boldly fights a fire-breathing dragon using his trusty slingshot. This silly charmer, originally published in 1968 as Terrible Troll, has been entirely redone in vivid color. It’s a rediscovered gem with timeless appeal.

Let Little Critter(R) take your child on a reading adventure! Little Critter and Gator camp out in the backyard, but what are those noises? Find out what keeps scaring Little Critter and Gator? Camping Out is an original Little Critter First Reader f

Little Critter loses his first tooth.

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!

A little monster describes the people, activities, and buildings in his town.

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

Join Little Critter® and his family on their exciting road trip to the Fall Festival! From apple picking to hayrides, discover how fun the harvest season can be.

Join Little Critter and his grandpa in this big-city adventure! Makes the perfect gift for or from grandpa on Father''s Day, Grandparent''s Day, and more! Family fun and love are in abundance when Little Critter and his grandfather head to the big city! Little Critter sure is little, but he’s a big help to his grandfather. Little Critter holds his hand so his grandfather doesn’t get lost, demonstrates how to go up and down the store’s escalator, and even shows grandpa how to use chopsticks for the first time! This sweet and charming picture book is perfect for children ages 3 to 7.

Frog is missing and the boy doesn''t see him anywhere. Can the boy and his dog find their new friend?

Let Little Critter(R) take your child on a reading adventure! Miss Kitty''s class holds a field day! Join Little Critter and his classmates as they compete in different races, and see who wins! Field Day is an original Little Critter First Reader for

Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter® as he goes green in this My First I Can Read book! Little Critter learns that planting his own garden is a lot of fun and a lot of work. But the result—a green, green garden—is something he can cherish and enjoy. Little Critter: A Green, Green Garden is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

The nightmare''s gone, but what about that alligator? You have to be so careful getting in and out of bed! Maybe a midnight snack to lure him into the garage will do the trick. In this funny and beloved follow-up, Mercer Mayer faces another nighttime fear head-on.

Three sets, each with ten leveled readers plus a teaching guide.

Let Little Critter(R) take your child on a reading adventure! Grandma and Grandpa are coming to visit, but mom is sick and does not feel well. How can Little Critter help his mom get ready for their visitors? Helping Mom is an original Little Critter F

All the many things a young child can do independently are demonstrated, such as tying shoes, riding a bike, and kicking a ball.

Little Critter is on a mission! After watching a film about climate changes at school, Little Critter decides to do his part to slow down global warming. With the help of his family and friends, Little Critter begins to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Together they learn about the importance of not wasting water or energy. Join Little Critter as he plants a tree, makes a climate control machine, and helps the polar bears.

An octopus struggles with misadventure when he leaves home but is relieved to know how and where to find a safe haven.

At bedtime a boy confronts the nightmare in his closet and finds him not so terrifying after all.

A brave boy learns to deal with the nightmare lurking in his cupboard in this book which is one of a series of picture books intended for first readers as well as read-aloud stories.

Traveling with his grandfather, a little monster discovers the variety of occupations in his community.

Little Critter learns about global warming and tries to do his part to help the environment by recycling, not wasting energy, and planting a tree.

No matter what a little boy pretends to be, cowboy, general, space cadet, robot, sea monster, or race care driver, his parents only seem to think about putting him to bed.

For use in schools and libraries only. Brightly illustrated books with simple plots that help young children learn life lessons.