Just a School Project (Little Critter Series)

by Mercer Mayer, Mercer Mayer (Illustrator)

Overview

Little Critter has chosen the best topic ever for his science project—caterpillars! Did you know that a caterpillar starts out its life as an egg? Or that a caterpillar eats leaves and flowers all day and all night? Join Little Critter as he plans, researches, and creates his project, all in time for this year’s big science fair.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780060539467
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	06/29/2004
Series:	Little Critter Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.04(d)
Lexile:	AD610L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Mercer Mayer is the creator of the enduringly popular Little Critter books. Drawing from his own childhood adventures for inspiration, Mayer has created a beloved and classic character in Little Critter. You can visit him at www.littlecritter.com.

Mercer Mayer is the creator of the enduringly popular Little Critter books. Drawing from his own childhood adventures for inspiration, Mayer has created a beloved and classic character in Little Critter. You can visit him at www.littlecritter.com.

Editorial Reviews

This original paperback is more of a "how-to" book than a story. When Little Critter must come up with a science fair project, his mother takes him to the library to research topics. After a couple of failed attempts, he decides to do his project on caterpillars. His dad helps him with research on the computer, and they go to the store to get poster board and other supplies. His project is quite a success when the caterpillars turn into butterflies. Mayer includes quite a few humorous touches in the illustrations to keep the storyline light and interesting. A mouse accompanies Little Critter on each page and helps him with his project. A page of stickers is included. 2004, HarperFestival/HarperCollins, Ages 5 to 8.
—Sharon Salluzzo

Children's Literature