Just Me and My Puppy
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It’s a child’s wish come true. Mercer Mayer’s famous Little Critter character has brought home a puppy. His parents will let him keep it if he takes care of the puppy himself. Little Critter agrees. He feels he is doing a good job, but the funny illustrations make it clear that the puppy is a lot of work – and even a lot of trouble. Does Little Critter think he puppy is worth it? Yes, yes, and yes, again.
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MERCER MAYER began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966, and since then, he has published over 300 titles. Readers can open almost any of his award-winning books and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. Drawing from his own childhood adventures for inspiration, Mayer created one of children’s books most cherished characters, Little Critter. He currently lives in Connecticut.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780307119377
- Publication Date
- June 30, 1998
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Original Publication Date
- July 1, 1985
- Page Count
- 24
- Words Per Page
- 8
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 3 - 6 years
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 51526397
- Lexile® Level
- AD470L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~M
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~3.2
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