This well-loved Little Critter picture book has become a modern classic. It's the tale of a father-and-son camping trip filled with Little Crit...
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Jun 03, 2010
Pam
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This story is about a critter boy who goes on a camping trip with his father. The boy believes that he is a huge help to his father during the trip, but really his dad fixes each thing he tries to do.
The illustrations actually could tell the book on their own and our text discusses successful wordless picture books able to accomplish this. In spite of the fact that this one has words, the illustrator does a great job of creating the words through the pictures. The critter boy is More...
The illustrations actually could tell the book on their own and our text discusses successful wordless picture books able to accomplish this. In spite of the fact that this one has words, the illustrator does a great job of creating the words through the pictures. The critter boy is More...
Sep 07, 2010
Zachary
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I often don't review or add children's books to my goodreads list, but this book is something special. My parents read this book to me when I was a child, and I have a father that has always taken me camping, so this book holds something personal for me. Now that I am parent, I've been reading this book to my little son almost every night. Its one of his favorite books, and I too love going camping with my son. In many ways this is one of my most treasured books; not only because its written wel
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Jun 15, 2009
Shanna
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In this story, Little Critter goes on a camping trip with his father, leaving his mother and baby sister at home. The story is narrated from Little Critter's perspective, and his statements contradict the illustrations with a gentle irony that young children will appreciate. For example, he says, "My dad was tired, so I pitched the tent," and the facing picture shows Dad rescuing him from a disordered pile of fabric and tent poles. The story could be a perfect preparation for a real
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Oct 11, 2009
Kimbely
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Little Critter gets to go on a father/sun camping trip. He learns to fish for dinner and how to put up a tent. He makes little mistakes, but dad guides the way when putting the tent up. They also get to sleep under the stars. They spend lots of time together.
I like this book because it shows the relationship between a father and his son. I could use this book to teach the children about having a relationship with their parent or caregiver. This book would fit great into a thematic u More...
I like this book because it shows the relationship between a father and his son. I could use this book to teach the children about having a relationship with their parent or caregiver. This book would fit great into a thematic u More...
Mar 15, 2010
Lidra
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Little critter takes us on his adventure he has with his dad. Little critter books never get old. In this story he shares the special day he spent with his dad with us doing this that guys like to do such as fishing. I recommend all little critter books for all grade levels.
Jan 11, 2011
LeeAnn
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I remember this book for when i was little. It came in a Disney cassette edition. One summer I played in over and over until my mom sent me outside. I still remember the Me and My Dad song.
The last part was.... "what a wonderful fun time we had just me and my dad".
The last part was.... "what a wonderful fun time we had just me and my dad".
Nov 11, 2011
Jane
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This book helps students to build a good relationship between father and son/daughter. There are many common sight words with compound sentences. It would be great for teachers to extend the story to make their own story book with their family.
Mar 26, 2009
Meredith
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I love Mercer Mayer's books. I think they really capture what kids go through and how they think. The illustrations are delightful, too. Everytime I read them, I see something new. This one gets read multiple times a week in our house.
Jul 19, 2010
Modboy
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People really seem to like Little Critters and I can certainly appreciate a simple tale but my son (3 1/2) seems to appreciate more plot. The story is sweet and the illustrations are decent. Perhaps I need to let this one grown on me.
Feb 04, 2012
Gala
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These books by Mayer gives children the connections to make believe life and real life. Maybe these critters have a life like ours where the child spends time with his dad fishing. Great book for emergent readers.
Feb 02, 2012
Wendy
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This is a really good childrens book. I remember it from my childhood and now I can share it with my son. He enjoyed it as much as I did. We both love the characters and the "true" nature of the story. I would definately recomend this title.
Oct 04, 2010
Channing
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This is the first book I remember reading with my parents and siblings. I memorized it so i could pretend that I knew how to read. I would also make up parts of the story and read it to my little brother.
Oct 01, 2009
Anna
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They caught a fish and then they cooked it then the bear got it and ate it and then the little boy was mad and they had eggs instead. It's really funny. That's like my favorite part of the book.
Nov 24, 2008
Laura
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I still own this one just because it was such a favorite when I was little - great example of a picture book where you have to look at the pictures to understand the story.
Nov 15, 2011
Melissa
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My kids and I love every Little Critter book Mercer Mayer has ever written. "Just Me and My Dad (Look-Look)" and "Just Go to Bed" are my youngest son's favorite right now!
Jan 31, 2010
Charles
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This may well have been my favorite of the Mercer Mayer books I read to my son. You can probably tell why by the title. All of the Little Critter books were great, though.
Nov 24, 2011
Travis
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A personal favorite, this is a great book to read to students about father and son relationships. CAreful planning may be needed to ensure that no student will feel left out if this book is to be read.
Apr 08, 2011
Jayna
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A Little Critter story about going camping with just his dad. Little Critter has a good time setting up camp, fishing, cooking, and telling stories.
Oct 17, 2009
Lori
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Good story to really ask alot of different questions. My reading group had fun drawing pictures of the several different things that went on in the book.
Jan 13, 2012
Hunter
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me and my dad would always read this before bed it was a great book i would still like to read it but i tjhink my little brother has it.
Dec 24, 2008
Josh
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my dad would read this to me every night. not to brainwash me! but because i loved it.
not enough good dads out there.
not enough good dads out there.
Apr 27, 2011
This is a good book for student beginning to use sight words and the illustations of this book are useful in a picture walk.
Sep 19, 2011
Brenna
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I love that the humorous illustrations tell a part of the story that the text does not. Mercer Mayer is always funny!
Mar 27, 2009
Gwhitworth
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I like the entire series. This one is about spending special time with Dad on a camping trip.
Nov 07, 2011
Andrea
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Little critter and his dad go camping. Fun enough book but not wonderful.
May 30, 2009
Kirsten
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My son Joshua became a fan of the little Critter Books so we read them all
