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Little Critter: Just Big Enough Paperback – June 4, 2013

by Mercer Mayer (Author, Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 89 ratings
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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!

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    Mercer Mayer's Little Critter
  3. Print length
    24 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Dimensions
    8 x 0.05 x 8 inches
  7. Publisher
    HarperFestival
  8. Publication date
    June 4, 2013
  9. ISBN-10
    9780061478055
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0061478055
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What's so great about being little when it means the big kids take your seat on the bus, eat all of the cupcakes, and won't let you play football? Little Critter® wants to grow up—and quickly. So he builds a growing machine but doesn't grow an inch. What's a critter to do? Just when things seem hopeless, Little Critter's grandpa shows him that being big doesn't always mean being the best.

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.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0061478059
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperFestival; Reprint edition (June 4, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780061478055
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061478055
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.56 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.05 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 89 ratings

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Mercer Mayer

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MERCER MAYER began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966, and since that time, he has published over 300 titles. Open almost any of the award-winning author/illustrator’s books, and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters.

“Most of my books are about things that happened to me when I was a little kid,” says Mercer. “Now that I’m a big kid, I write about things that happen now, especially with my own children. They always help remind me of what it was like.”

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mercer Mayer spent his childhood hunting lizards and snakes in the swamps near his home. During his teenage years, he attended the Honolulu Academy of Arts. He later received additional training at the Art Students League in New York City. Upon completion of his studies, he set out with pen and ink to write and illustrate a collection of children’s books, reflecting many of the adventures he experienced as a child.

In 2007, Mr. Mayer was commissioned by Laura Bush to create the artwork used for the National Book Festival held on September 29 on the National Mall. He was an honored guest to the event, giving a demonstration and autographing hundreds of books for fans who attended.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
89 global ratings

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KMom
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2013
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Love all of Mercer Mayer's books so this one did not disappoint me. I love the title and it is nice not to just be too little or too big but just big enough!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars love Little Critter
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2015
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Read these books to my 4 children and now share them with my grandkids, love Little Critter. So many good lessons taught in these stories!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015
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My kids always love reading these books. They can't get enough of them. Glad they have these on the kindle.
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SWIowaDS74
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017
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Added to my vast collection of Little Critter books
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Cris M
5.0 out of 5 stars Just cute enough
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2016
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Great story for a little kid who wants to be big.
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Christatrudeau
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2013
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I Love the lesson in here. Being little is sometimes an advantage. Big isn't all its cracked up to be.
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Miss Tiffany
4.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2012
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I enjoy these books a lot. I read  to my 11 month old son at night . I like to get the hard copies of the books,but getting the books quickly is awesome. We enjoy Just Me and My Mom so much we have to get them all one book at a time.
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AMW
5.0 out of 5 stars great for the kids
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
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As all the series, great for the kids
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Jessy Brew
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Little Critter
Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2020
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Little Critter is one of my favourite series from my childhood!!! I'm so glad they are still making new ones. My 4 year just loves them!
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Alice
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!!
Reviewed in Spain on July 31, 2014
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A good book that shows little ones that being small is ok. - Edu, 6 years old.

That being small is perfect. - Cris, 4 years old.
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niksgarci
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wholesome Read
Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2017
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Mercer Mayer books always deliver a wholesome story time for children. The pictures are vivid and always hide little critters amongst the pages that children love to find. I read and cherished these books as a child and now have the joy of passing them on to my children.
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pam fitzgerald
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2016
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great book
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