Most Popular Books by Mercer Mayer

Little Critter has to do things he thinks just aren''t fair.

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!

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.

Little Critter just wants a toy, but he can''t figure out which one to buy in this classic storybook that comes with over 30 stickers! Dad is taking Little Critter and his sister to the toy store. But when they get there, Little Critter can''t figure out which toy to buy--they all look like so much fun! Children ages 3 to 7 will enjoy this humorous storybook, first published in 2000. It''s a great way to teach kids about making tough decisions!

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

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

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!

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.

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, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to alleviate any fears of bad dreams!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters with this 2-in-1 classic storybook featuring Mercer Mayer''s Little Critter and his adorable Little Sister! Like all big brothers, Mercer Mayer''s Little Critter loves his sister! But sometimes, younger siblings can be a handful! This humorous picture book for girls and boys ages 3 to 7 features two classic stories: Me Too!: Mercer Mayer''s Little Critter reluctantly spends time with his young sister in this heartwarming classic storybook. Little Sister just won''t be left behind when her big brother wants to go fishing or hiking with his friends--she may be small, but she''s ready for anything! Both parents and children alike will relate to this humorous story--a great way to celebrate the special bond between brothers and sisters! Just A Rainy Day: Little Sister is stuck inside the house on a rainy day, and she is absolutely bored! When she decides to play ''dress-up'', she wakes the baby. When she tries to help Mom clean up, she makes a bigger mess! Thankfully, Mom figures out a way to make everyone happy in this adorable classic storybook featuring beloved characters from the world of Mercer Mayer''s Little Critter! It''s the perfect read aloud for anyone with a brother or sister, either younger or older!

Little Critter gets lost at a crowded shopping mall.

Let Little Critter(R) take your child on a reading adventure! Little Critter and his dad built a tree house! Little Critter can''t wait to show all of his friends, but everyone is to busy to come over. Little Sister saves the day with a tea party! Our Tr

Original publication and copyright date: 1988.

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

Little Critter takes a bath.

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.

For use in schools and libraries only. Each book in this series contains a Little Critter story about a situation that most kids will find familiar. Includes activities.

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! 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

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

The Critter Kids travel to a castle in england where they hear of a prince who traded places with a look-alike peasant. But who eventually became king, the prince or the peasant?

An all day trip to Lake Wakatookee involves a traffic jam, an overheated car, getting lost, a flat tire and spilled snacks.

Little Critter and his mom go to the city.

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

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.