Just Not Invited
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Just Not Invited

Written by Gina Mayer and Mercer Mayer

Part of the Little Critter series

Feeling left out, a young critter learns to find joy beyond a missed party.

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24 pages· 390 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~330L
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Little Critter feels excluded when he's not invited to Billy Bear's party at Fun City. With his family's support, he discovers how to transform disappointment into a positive experience. Can he find happiness despite being left out? Join Little Critter on a heartwarming journey of resilience and self-discovery, where humor and sensitivity shine through every page.

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When Little Critter isn’t invited to Billy Bear’s party at Fun City, he really feels left out! But, with the help of his family, Little Critter manages to turn this painful experience into a positive one. With humor and sensitivity, Gina and Mercer Mayer’s storytelling is at its best in this wonderful new addition to the Little Critter series.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Words
390
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~330L
Themes & topics
Books about partiesBooks about social themes
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
108293
Publication
Published
June 11, 2002
First published
January 1, 2002
Publisher
Golden Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780307132895

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