Mercer Mayer

Little Critter invites readers to explore his town and discover where everyone works and plays.

"Little Critter finds the best birthday present for his sister"--Back cover.

Little Critter and his family get a new baby. A cute way to introduce a toddler to the imminent sibling.

"Litter Critter loves being first--even if it hurts his family and friends. After several missteps, 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"--

A child tries a variety of ways to dissolve anger.

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

A small animal uses his imagination to avoid going to bed, but finally has to admit that he is sleepy.

Sharing with one's little sister can be an awful bother, but it has its rewards too.

When Little Critter wants a new skateboard, Dad tells him that he needs to save his own money to buy it. Little Critter tries his very best, but soon finds that saving enough for what he wants isn't so easy.

All the many things a young child can do independently are demonstrated, (tying shoes, riding bike, kicking ball), but there is one thing a child cannot do alone.