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98th out of 149 books
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I Just Forgot (Little Critter)
by
Mercer Mayer
"Mercer Mayer's little critter"--P. [4] of cover.
Paperback, 24 pages
Published
August 18th 1999
by Random House Books for Young Readers
(first published 1989)
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As someone who doesn't *always* remember everything, I could completely relate to our little protagonist, and found this book quite enjoyable and amusing.
"Sometimes I remember, and
sometimes I just forget."
And so starts a day's events of remembering and forgetting, and sometimes *not* forgetting, for example:
"After school, I went outside to play in the rain.
I remembered to put on my rain slicker.
But I forgot my rubber boots.
When I came inside for a snack, I didn't
forget to take my boots off. I l...more
"Sometimes I remember, and
sometimes I just forget."
And so starts a day's events of remembering and forgetting, and sometimes *not* forgetting, for example:
"After school, I went outside to play in the rain.
I remembered to put on my rain slicker.
But I forgot my rubber boots.
When I came inside for a snack, I didn't
forget to take my boots off. I l...more
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When I was little I loved Little Critter books, and this one I remember especially well.
I love that with these books you usually don't get the whole story unless you pay attention to the pictures. I remember my mom pointing out that when he didn't forget to water the plants, but just thought "they didn't look thirsty" the plants in the picture were wilting and definitely did look thirsty now.
I also always loved looking for the little mouse or the spider and cricket on every page.
There are a f...more
I love that with these books you usually don't get the whole story unless you pay attention to the pictures. I remember my mom pointing out that when he didn't forget to water the plants, but just thought "they didn't look thirsty" the plants in the picture were wilting and definitely did look thirsty now.
I also always loved looking for the little mouse or the spider and cricket on every page.
There are a f...more
Mercer Mayer's "Little Critter" series has always been an influential part of my life. This series of books, of which I still own a massive collection, were the first books I read as a child, and planted in me a desire to write children's literature myself. This specific title, "I Just Forgot," highlights the very innocent everyday goofs a child makes, and does so in hilarious fashion. I recommend these books to anybody with children of their own, or to those who just so happen to enjoy easily a...more
The first picture of the Little Critter in this book made me burst into laughter! His shrug and dumbfounded look seemed very familiar to me. Sometimes we forget, ok, give us a break! Sometimes we intentionally leave the refridgerator door open. It happens. The great thing about Mercer Mayer is he writes about very relatable subjects, combines them with simple language and amusing pictures to create a classic, funny story for people of all ages.
Apr 23, 2012
Arielle Feist
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This book reminds me of my brother! "Sometimes I remember, sometimes I just forget." an example would be when the little critter puts dishes in the sink but forgets to put the milk away. I think children will like to read this story because Im sure that many of them will be able to relate. This books overall message is that it is okay to forget, because every child forgets sometimes.
Sometimes i remember and sometimes I just forget!!
Too bad i forget about everything and can't live without my to-do list checking them every once in a while. Why don't mothers get it when we say oh, I forgot!!!!!
I'm definitely getting mama a copy of this book..hopefully she would get my point.
Too bad i forget about everything and can't live without my to-do list checking them every once in a while. Why don't mothers get it when we say oh, I forgot!!!!!
I'm definitely getting mama a copy of this book..hopefully she would get my point.
I bought this book for my mom because it reminded me so much of myself and I knew she would get a kick out of it. I just forgot to make my bed, I just forgot to turn off the light... oh, the similarities are endless, lol.
Maddie: I like the book because the pictures are great and I love the pictures, I like how they designed them. The last page is my favorite. The colors of the blanket and the dress that mommy's wearing are my favorite.
Cute book about the character doing things and forgetting to do things. Good book for students to relate to. I could use this book in the classroom to teach sequencing. Great for grades k-3.
Another great masterpiece by Little Ctitter. In this story Mercy is having trouble of mastering how to get through the day. I believe that younger readers will be able to connect to this story.
We have a lot of Little Critter books in this house. They're short, they're funny, they're topical, and they're cheap.
This book is a very realistic portrayal of how children remember things, or forget things... or remember what they should do but decide not to do it anyway :)
Like, Little Critter forgets to feed the dog, but not the fish - the fish just didn't look hungry! (In the illustration, we can see the fish eagerly eating all the food Little Critter is giving it.) He didn't forget to take...more
This book is a very realistic portrayal of how children remember things, or forget things... or remember what they should do but decide not to do it anyway :)
Like, Little Critter forgets to feed the dog, but not the fish - the fish just didn't look hungry! (In the illustration, we can see the fish eagerly eating all the food Little Critter is giving it.) He didn't forget to take...more
its soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo funnyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a REALLY cute bed time story. i would hope it wouldn't train to children to make up excuses, but it might help them feel better about themselves when they mess up in small ways.
Loved this book and would love to read this to my students. I feel Mercer Mayer try's to teach a lessen in each book.
my 2 year old not only loves the story but he loves finding the spider that is on every page :-)
I love Mercer Mayer. This is a cute book children can relate to about trying to do everything themselves.
If this isn't an accurate and funny depiction of every little I have ever known, I don't know what is.
Can I say, not many of our old-style little critter books have their covers or all their pages anymore.
A book and I sure all kids, and adults, can relate too. I just forgot about EVERYTHING :-)
A home run by Mercer Mayer once again. A great combination of story and illustration that makes the readers pay attention to get the whole story.
It is a book to show kids it's ok to forget somethings. It also shows
Kids that there are some things you just need to remember.
Kids that there are some things you just need to remember.
I remember reading this book as a kid and now Lucy loves it just as much.
i like this one two wheni was a kid i will always read this
The kids liked it more than I did, but it is cute.
33 months - Little Critter is always a hit with O.
This was my absolute favorite book when I was a kid.
These books bring back such fond childhood memories.
Funny with just a little attitude.
i think book gives me creeps.
Sep 18, 2012
Juanita Haney
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2nd favorites book.
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I began illustrating books in 1966. Since that time I have published over 300 books. Most of my books are about things that happened to me when I was a little kid. Now I'm a big kid and I write about things that happen now, especially with my own children. They always remind me of what it was like.
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