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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Just a Little Music
Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer
Part of the Little Critter series
A noisy new hobby tests patience and reveals lessons in consideration.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 232 ratings
24 pages· 365 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Little Critter's excitement for his new drums leads to a cacophony that tests his family's patience. As he dreams of forming a rock-and-roll band, he discovers that enthusiasm alone isn't enough. Will he learn the importance of practice and consideration before his musical dreams hit a sour note? Join Little Critter on a humorous journey of discovery and growth, where the beat of his drum might just lead to unexpected harmony.
From the publisher
Little Critter has a musical hobby . . . and it’s noisy! He’s excited about his new drums, and this means playing them everywhere. But Little Critter soon realizes that he might need just a few more lessons before he’s ready for his own rock-and-roll band!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 24
- Words
- 365
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD520L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.1
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 135821
Publication
- Published
- December 22, 2009
- First published
- January 1, 2009
- Publisher
- HarperFestival
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780060539627
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