Just Helping My Dad
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Just Helping My Dad

Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer

Part of the Little Critter I Can Read series

A young boy spends the day helping his dad with various tasks and learning valuable lessons along the way.

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32 pages· 669 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Join Little Critter on a day of well-intentioned chaos as he attempts to help his dad with various tasks. From tackling a beehive to yard work and shopping, nothing goes quite as planned. Yet, Little Critter's determination and heart shine through, making for a humorous and touching adventure. Will his efforts bring more help or hilarity? Perfect for shared reading, this story captures the essence of trying your best, even when things go awry.

From the publisher

Little Critter(R) is going to help his dad all day long! Things might not always go as planned, but that doesn’t stop Little Critter from trying his hardest!

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
669
Reading age
4–6
Audience
First Reader
Lexile
AD310L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about helping othersBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about father-son relationships
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.3
F&P level
~J
Publication
Published
April 26, 2011
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060835637

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