Mercer Mayer

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

Father and son go camping, but who is really taking care of whom?

"Uh-oh, Dad needs help! When Dad is locked in the basement, Little Critter knows what to do. He picks up the phone to dial three numbers. The firemen arrive in just a few minutes to rescue Dad... but they don't stay long to share in the excitement. They have another job to do. Join Little Critter as he shares his 9-1-1 smarts!"

It's nap time for Little Sister, but she isn't sleepy. What will Mom do? Little ones who don't like to nap will enjoy this sweet Little Critter story about nap time! Perfect for children ages 3-7! Little Sister does not want to take a nap. She is not tired at all. She tries to rest, but she is hungry and thirsty. Little Sister will learn that Mom knows best in this adorable picture book. It's perfect for naptime or bedtime reads!

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

Little Critter learns quickly that lying has consequences and that telling the truth, no matter how hard, is always the right thing to do.

Childhood fear of the dark and the resulting exercise in imaginative exaggeration are given that special Mercer Mayer treatment in this dryly humorous fantasy.

The alligator under his bed makes a boy's bedtime a hazardous operation, until he lures it out of the house and into the garage.

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.

When Mom and Little Sister go to town, Little Critter and his dad share a day of fun involving playing games, meeting new friends, and preparing a special surprise for their return home.