Just Shopping With Mom
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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· AD450L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780307119728
LCCN
88051568
OCLC
43754058

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