Just Me and My Mom

by Mercer Mayer

Overview

Head to the big city with Little Critter and his mom in this adventurous picture book! 

Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is spending a special day with his mom in this classic, funny, and heartwarming story. Whether the duo is at the museum, the aquarium, or the toy store, both parents and children alike will relate to Little Critter’s beloved story. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day . . . or any day!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780780775596
Publisher:	Random House Childrens Books
Publication date:	09/01/1997
Series:	Little Critter Series
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	439,168
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

MERCER MAYER began writing and illustrating children's books in 1966, and since then, he has published over 300 titles. Readers can open almost any of his award-winning books and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. Drawing from his own childhood adventures for inspiration, Mayer created one of children’s books most cherished characters, Little Critter. He currently lives in Connecticut.

Editorial Reviews

Little Critter and his mother are off to spend a day in the city. The hustle and bustle are a big change from what Little Critter is used to, but he bravely holds his mother's hand. When they visit the museum of natural history, he touches a few things he shouldn't. He really does get into a bit of trouble, so they head off to the aquarium, and that was not exactly a big success nor was their meal at the restaurant because Little Critter lets his pet frog join him at the table. It ends with a wild taxi ride back to the station and a trip home after an exhausting day. Little Critter and his pet frog are barely able to keep their eyes open as Mama reads them a story. Looking for the frog on each page might be more interesting than the text. It is a jam packed day and, in reality, would represent several excursions for most kids. 2004 (orig. 1990), Golden/Random House, Ages 4 to 6.
—Marilyn Courtot

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