Little Critter: First Day of School: A Lift-the-Flap Book for Kids

Little Critter

by Mercer Mayer

Little Critter is a bit nervous about starting school today. There's a lot to be done before he can even get on the bus—he has to pick out his clothes, find his backpack, pack the perfect lunch, and say good-bye to Mom. Join Little Critter as he gets ready for this exciting day. Lift the flaps and find out what surprises are in store for Little Critter on his first day of school!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, School, Fiction

20 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2008

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

[Melissa Namba · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice story for a pre-school kid learning about what to expect on the first day of school. I like that Little Critter doesn't have the perfect first day, but still has a good one. Sets proper expectations.

[Lluepker]

Little critter is nervous for his first day of school. He plays tag. He gets to draw a picture of him and his dad in a sailboat. And his mom packs a surprise in his lunch. Critter had a great first day of school and can't wait to go back

[Kristen Dutkiewicz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for little ones starting at a new school for the first time. Loved the life the flaps idea!

[Cindy]

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[Faloni © · Rating 5 out of 5]

First day jitters are no match for Little Critter! 🎒👦🏽 A fun, relatable read for your students. 📚

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[Dale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Age of readership: 4-8
Genre: Picture Book
Diversity: Preparing for school.
Description of the illustrations: Cartoon illustrations.
Personal response to the book: One of a series of books by Mercer Mayer that follows Little Critter through his first day of school. I enjoyed the and the series.
Curricular and programming connections: The book could be used to help preschoolers in preparing for school and read in a story time setting.

[Matthew Ledrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Critter Goes to School. I loved the Critter books by Mercer Mayer growing up. Come to think of it, I think I had all of them (to a point). My parents made a real push on literature and I think that stayed with me. I actually don’t recall much about this book, other than I’d request it often. Which, for a children’s book, is the highest praise."

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[Keith Irwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

My little one got this from the library today and asked me to read it to her. I really felt it was quite good. It's a pleasant and humorous introduction to what a first day at school might be like. I actually quite wished that we had read this together before her first day at school to help give her a good idea of what it might be like and help her be excited about it.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about Little Critter on his first day of school and how exciting and busy the first day is. This is great book to read to Kindergarten because it is a flap book and they would really enjoy that while reminiscing on their first day.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

42 months

[Adrienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the format, with the fold-out section on each page that added a little more to the story, as well as the story itself.

[Julee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Critter has a big day ahead of him and so many things to do before school starts. A lift a flap book.

[Lyndsay M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grades: K-1

[Dmills]

Could be used to help younger students on the first day of class. We could read this together and discuss what they did to get ready for school.

[Liana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book series ever for children!

[Abigail]

This book has flaps that expand to show a development in the story. Accessible and fun.