The School Play

by Mercer Mayer

Little Critter has a part in the school play. He diligently practices his lines at home for each member of the family . Everyone comes to school to see the play, even his baby brother, who Little Critter worries might make noise during the performance. LC is startled to see how many people show up for the play and he starts to get the jitters, which blossom into total stagefright once he's on and it's his turn to speak. Luckily, his little brother pipes up at just the right moment, which helps LC remember his lines; the performance is a success and LC is pleased that it turned out well. He knows that the next time he's in a play, it won't be so hard. The story is on target for an audience of grade schoolers who perform for parents and friends in school productions. Mercer Mayer's illustrations add the right touch of feeling and humor to the story.

Genres: Picture Books, School, Childrens

1 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Mercer Mayer is an American children's author and illustrator. He has published over 300 books, using a wide range of illustrative styles. Mayer is best known for his Little Critter and Little Monster series of books.

Reviews

[Slayermel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very sweet story about little critter performing in his very first school play and the emotions and nervousness that go with that. The story takes us from the start where critter is assigned his part in the play, through the costume process and memorization of his lines. The thoughts and feelings of getting on the stage and the way he feels when he's done. I think this is a great book for young children as it shows them emotions they may have experienced such as preparing for the Christmas concert at school and having to perform for the parents etc....
The pictures are detailed and give the children lots to talk about. The children at my work always seem to find something in the pictures to discuss.

[Naomi towns · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book this book is supper fun to read. I like when his mom made his green elf costume. I woud like to be the sun flower in the play.

[Hollee Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this would be a fun read aloud. The illustrations are good.