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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Just a Little Sick
Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer
Part of the Little Critter I Can Read series
A young boy stays home from school due to illness and has various adventures while trying to rest.
3.8 Goodreads · 451 ratings
32 pages· 321 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 440L
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Bookroo's summary
Little Critter is thrilled to skip school when he feels a bit under the weather. But as the day unfolds with a doctor's visit and staying indoors, he discovers that missing school isn't as fun as he imagined. Will Little Critter find a way to enjoy his unexpected day at home? This charming tale invites young readers to explore the ups and downs of a sick day with Little Critter, making it perfect for shared reading and sparking conversations about expectations and surprises.
From the publisher
Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter(R) in this My First I Can Read story.Little Critter has a day off from school! When Little Critter(R) feels just a little sick, Mom lets him stay home from school. Hooray! But between visiting the doctor and staying inside all day, missing school is not what Little Critter expected. Little Critter: Just a Little Sick is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 321
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 440L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.4
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 135109
Publication
- Published
- December 22, 2009
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780060835552
- LCCN
- 2009922327
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