One of the classic Little Critter picture book titles by Mercer Mayer, this simple story shows our preschool hero resisting his father's efforts ...
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Oct 29, 2007
Becca
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another Little Critters favorite. I have pondered a small tattoo of the critter on the cover ..just the way he is in those pajamas. I'm pretty sure I had similar pj's once when I was little. LOVE these books.
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Jul 21, 2009
Charles
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Next to "Where the Wild Things Are," the Mercer Mayer Little Critter books were my son's favorite bedtime reading when he was little. I probably read this one and other Mayer books to him a hundred times. Personally, these were also my favorites to read to him. I'm going to include reviews on those that I particularly remember.
Each Mayer book dealt with real issues that kids experience. Here's one about Little Critter not wanting to go to bed and doing whatever he can to More...
Each Mayer book dealt with real issues that kids experience. Here's one about Little Critter not wanting to go to bed and doing whatever he can to More...
Nov 11, 2011
Molly
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I have read this book before. I love the imagination of the little boy or whatever he is. But on another note, I had to read this to do a homework assignment so I am not as thrilled with this time reading it.
Reading it once, fun, then reading it and picking apart all the VCe words, all irregular words, letter combination words, and multiple part words is not fun. Now I get to write lesson plans for the book. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reading it once, fun, then reading it and picking apart all the VCe words, all irregular words, letter combination words, and multiple part words is not fun. Now I get to write lesson plans for the book. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 04, 2012
Gala
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This was my personal favorite to read to my daughter because she did not like bedtime. She would think of anything to stay up like read me another story or I need some water. This critter in the story was getting closer and closer to time to go to bed and he was not happy about it.Great read for that two year old and up who do not want to go to bed.
Nov 09, 2011
Colleen
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I love these little books for the illustrations and the simple truths they convey about little ones and what they do, try to do, fail to do, etc. They make me laugh. Plus, it's fun to have the kids look for the little critters' "pets" on each page.
May 03, 2009
Libby
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This is a very cute book and shows how imaginative children really are! I like how the dad always comes in and tells him he needs to do something to get ready for bed and every time the son is a different character. Easy dialogue for young readers.
Jul 05, 2011
Adrienna
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This is a great book about imagination, make-believe, and playtime that usually happens when it's time for a little one to go to bed! I have to convince and sometimes yell at my niece, who is now 8, "Just go to Bed, like I said."
Jan 22, 2012
Rachel
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One of my favorite Little Critter books, in which he pretends to be a spaceman, zookeeper, cowboy, general, sea monster, train engineer and more. This is all while his dad is trying to get him bathed and in bed, finally exclaiming "Just go to bed!", which is very funny if you've ever tried to get a kid to bed who didn't want to go. Recommended for ages 6 months+, 4 stars.
Jun 25, 2009
Lori
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This is the best book ever! I loved it when I was younger and read it to my niece and now I love reading it to my own daughter! The title says it all in this fun message bearing children's book!
Apr 13, 2009
Genre: Fictional Picture book
Reading Level: Emergent to Early: ages 4-6
Topics and Themes: In this story, the little boy tries to get out of going to bed. It is a cute bedtime book.
Curricular Use: Independent reading
Social: This book deals with a child trying to avoid going to bed. It shows many ways that a child will try to disobey thier parents and try to get what they want.
Literary Element: This book uses personification. The crit More...
Reading Level: Emergent to Early: ages 4-6
Topics and Themes: In this story, the little boy tries to get out of going to bed. It is a cute bedtime book.
Curricular Use: Independent reading
Social: This book deals with a child trying to avoid going to bed. It shows many ways that a child will try to disobey thier parents and try to get what they want.
Literary Element: This book uses personification. The crit More...
Jan 24, 2012
Tasneem
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The animated characters' face expressions are really good!!
A parent's patience with little one's imagination has limits when it comes to bed time!!
Loved that cute lil critter!
A parent's patience with little one's imagination has limits when it comes to bed time!!
Loved that cute lil critter!
Dec 26, 2011
Katy
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I bought this one for my son's Christmas on purpose because of the title, although we love Mercer Mayer. It's a softer touch than "Go the F*** to Sleep." :)
Feb 05, 2012
Sandy
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A little critter book about going to bed or not going to bed. Follow this little guy through is adventures while on his way to bed.
May 23, 2011
Katie
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This book shaped my childhood! I still tell my mom, "I'm a zookeeper" when she says it's late, even though now I'm almost 30 now. :P
Oct 14, 2011
Huda Felimban
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Bed time is challenging for both kids and parents.
Expressing children's stubbiness and strong imagination... Really liked it
Expressing children's stubbiness and strong imagination... Really liked it
Sep 24, 2009
Meredith
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One of my favorites when I was little, I think this book has aged really well. And it's my fav. of the Little Critter books.
Aug 30, 2010
Shanna
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Very quick read. I read them really fast as a youngster too. Read them in the bookstore. Ha!
Oct 10, 2009
Karen
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This was a good book! I remember reading it to my son when he was little......he loved it.
Sep 22, 2011
Rebecca
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My daughter is two and she loves this book! We have to read it every night before bed.
Sep 22, 2011
Jenna!
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There were a few times where I actually had to have this read to me before I would go to bed.
Oct 07, 2010
Seneca
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This use to be my mose favorite book and now we are reading it to my niece. Love it!
Dec 18, 2008
Jessica Frank
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It's even harder to get him to bed at 15. :) A Mercer Mayer book--easy to read and easy on the eyes.
Oct 10, 2009
Sheila
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This is a cute bedtime book that truly shows how imaginative kids can be!
Jun 12, 2009
Ellee
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I got this one for DH to read for Father's Day. :) I will read it all too, but haven't yet.
