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Surprise! Paperback – May 30, 2001

by Mercer Mayer (Author)

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Let Little Critter(R) take your child on a reading adventure!

When Little Critter wakes up on his birthday, he finds a series of notes leading him on a treasure hunt around the house. A wonderful surprise awaits him at the end.

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Mercer Mayer, writer and illustrator for Little Critter First Readers, as well as Little Critter Spectrum 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 a

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brighter Child (May 30, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1577688147
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1577688143
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 7 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.05 x 8.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,863,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #12,888 in Children's Beginner Readers

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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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Jennifer B.

Perfect for 4 year old's birthday!

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My 4 year old loves these books, as do his parents. We have so many of these and have never been let down. I actually prefer these books to the Bernstein Bear Books (which we still enjoy). You can never have too many Mercer Mayer books.