Exploring the Great Outdoors
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Exploring the Great Outdoors

Written & illustrated by Mercer Mayer

A field trip into the woods reveals unexpected surprises.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 177 ratings
32 pages· 381 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Little Critter and his classmates embark on a field trip into the woods, where nature's surprises await. As they explore, laughter and unexpected discoveries abound. Will they learn more than they bargained for in the great outdoors? Perfect for young readers, this adventure promises fun and curiosity at every turn.

From the publisher

Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter, as he and his classmates take a field trip into the woods to study their natural surroundings. There are plenty of surprises in the great outdoors! Kids will enjoy laughing along with Little Critter and his classmates.Little Critter: Exploring the Great Outdoors is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
381
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
400L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about the environmentBooks about natureBooks about schoolBooks about outdoor activities
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.6
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
500393
Publication
Published
February 19, 2019
First published
January 1, 2019
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062431455

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