I Just Forgot
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

I Just Forgot

Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer

Part of the Little Critter series

A forgetful critter navigates a day full of mishaps.

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24 pages· 301 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Little Critter faces a day of forgetfulness, from leaving his lunchbox behind to skipping soap in the bath. As he stumbles through his routine, will he learn responsibility? Join his humorous journey and see if he can master the art of remembering.

From the publisher

Funny, likable Little Critter is at it again. In this appealing picture book about Mercer Mayer’s popular character, Little Critter struggles to remember what he is supposed to do each day. On rainy days he remembers his raincoat but forgets his boots. On school days he gets to school on time but forgets his lunchbox. At home he takes a bath but forgets to use soap. Poor Little Critter! He tries hard but hasn’t quite mastered the art of how to get through the day. Every young reader will understand Little Critter’s confusion and laugh with him from start to finish.

At a glance
Format
Pages
24
Words
301
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD490L
Themes & topics
Books about social themesBooks about memoryBooks about daily lifeBooks about childhood
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
August 18, 1999
First published
October 1, 1988
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780307119759

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