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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1983 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
All by Myself
Written & illustrated by Mercer Mayer
Part of the Little Critter series
A young critter learns independence through everyday tasks, with charming mishaps along the way.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,469 ratings
24 pages· 164 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Little Critter is eager to prove his independence by tackling everyday tasks like tying shoes and pouring juice. Despite some humorous mishaps, his determination shines through. Will his efforts lead to success, or will he learn that trying is what truly counts? Join Little Critter on this delightful journey of self-reliance and discovery, where every small victory is a step towards growing up.
From the publisher
In this simple, sweet, and very human picture book, Mercer Mayer’s popular Little Critter shows us all the things he can do by himself, from tying his shoes (almost) to pouring his own juice (and only spilling a little). The wry illustrations often point up the fact that Little Critter doesn’t do everything perfectly, but he makes an effort to do the best he can.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 24
- Words
- 164
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD230L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.3
- F&P level
- ~H
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 7202
Publication
- Published
- March 13, 2001
- First published
- January 1, 1983
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780307119384
- OCLC
- 48634739
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