Just My Best Friend
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Just My Best Friend

Written & illustrated by Mercer Mayer

Part of the My First I Can Read series

A sleepover plan goes awry, teaching Little Critter the value of friendship.

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32 pages· 327 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Little Critter eagerly plans a perfect sleepover in his tree house with his friend Tiger. Games and treats are on the agenda, but when things don't go as planned, Little Critter must embrace the unexpected. Can he learn that the best moments come from the heart, not a checklist? Discover how friendship can turn any mishap into a memorable adventure.

From the publisher

Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter(R), as he plans the most fun sleepover ever! Little Critter invites Tiger to have a sleepover in his tree house, and he wants everything to be just right. Little Critter can’t wait to have the best time ever, from playing games to eating treats.But when things don’t go according to his plan, Little Critter has to learn that change is okay when you’ve got a best friend. Little Critter: Just My Best Friend 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
327
Reading age
4–8
Audience
First Reader
Lexile
~157L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about outdoor activitiesBooks about best friendsBooks about sleepovers
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.5
F&P level
~F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
511239
Publication
Published
September 3, 2019
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062431462

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