Just a Little Sick
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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.

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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
Themes & topics
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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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