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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 1989 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Just Shopping With Mom
Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer
Part of the Little Critter series
A shopping trip turns chaotic as Little Critter's sister causes trouble. Can Mom save the day?
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24 pages· 450 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Little Critter faces a whirlwind of chaos at the grocery store with his mischievous sister. As she pulls groceries off shelves and demands candy, the day spirals into disaster. But when all seems lost, their mother finds a clever way to bring smiles back to their faces. Will Little Critter learn the value of patience and teamwork amidst the chaos? Discover how a simple shopping trip becomes an unforgettable adventure filled with laughter and lessons.
From the publisher
Little Critter is having a ton of trouble with his little sister. When the family goes shopping, his sister pulls groceries off the shelves, finds a way to get lost, and cries when she can’t have all the candy in the candy aisle. The day is a disaster – until Little Critter’s mother invents a way to put a smile back on everyone’s face.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 24
- Words
- 450
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD450L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.1
- F&P level
- ~M
Publication
- Published
- June 18, 1998
- First published
- January 1, 1989
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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