Just Lost!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1999

Just Lost!

Written by Mercer Mayer

Part of the Little Critter series

Lost in the mall, a young critter must find his way back to safety.

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When Little Critter gets separated from his mom in the bustling mall, panic sets in. With the help of a kind security guard, he embarks on a journey to reunite with her. Along the way, Little Critter learns a valuable lesson about staying close in crowded places. Will he find his mom before it's too late? This charming tale offers young readers a gentle reminder about safety and the importance of staying together.

From the publisher

Little Critter gets lost at the mall! Thankfully, with help from a friendly security guard, he finds Mom again! Oh, no! Little Critter gets lost at the mall! What will he do? With help from a friendly security guard, Little Critter finds his Mom and also learns an important lesson. Children ages three to seven will enjoy this full-color storybook, first published in 1994. It’s a great way to remind little ones to stay close in a crowd!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about social themesBooks about new experiencesBooks about health and daily livingBooks about daily activities
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
May 3, 2022
First published
August 1, 1999
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781984830692

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