Book Series

Little Critter Books

In order from Just for You to Night Night! Sleep Tight!
Just for You
Merry Christmas Mom and Dad
I Was So Mad
Just Go to Bed
Just Grandma and Me
All by Myself
Bat Child's Haunted House

Table of Contents

picture • 24 Pages
Just for You
Series
Book #1

Just for You

Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer
3 - 7
Reading age
24
Page count
7
Words per page
Jan 1, 1975
Publication date
Paperback
$5.99
$5.74

Summary

This silly and sweet picture book about the mayhem that results from trying to help mom is a perfect gift any time of year! Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is trying his best to be a help to his mother in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s trying to make breakfast, mow the lawn, or carry the groceries–maybe it’s Little Critter who needs some help after all! Both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. And for more fun with mom and dad, check out more Little Critter tales! -Just Me and Dad -Just Me and Mom -Just Like Dad

Little Critter Series

144 books
YearTitleAuthorPages
1975Just for YouMercer Mayer24
1982Merry Christmas Mom and DadMercer Mayer24
1983I Was So MadMercer Mayer24
1983Just Go to BedMercer Mayer24
1983Just Grandma and MeMercer Mayer24
1983All by MyselfMercer Mayer24
1983Bat Child's Haunted HouseMercer Mayer15
1983Me Too!Mercer Mayer23
1983The New BabyMercer Mayer24
1983When I Get BiggerMercer Mayer24
1985Just Grandpa and MeMercer Mayer24
1985Just Me and My PuppyMercer Mayer24
1986Just Me and My BabysitterMercer Mayer24
1986Just Me and My Little SisterGolden Books24
1986Little Critter PolicemanMercer Mayer10
1986CowboyMercer Mayer10
1987Little Critter DoctorMercer Mayer10
1987Little Critter ConstructionMercer Mayer10
1987Just a MessMercer Mayer24
1988These Are My PetsMercer Mayer32
1988I Just ForgotMercer Mayer24
1989Just Shopping With MomMercer Mayer24
1989Just Camping OutMercer Mayer24
1989Little Critter's Christmas BookMercer Mayer44
1989Just a DaydreamMercer Mayer24
1989Just a NapMercer Mayer24
1990Just Going to the DentistMercer Mayer24
1990Just Me and My MomMercer Mayer24
1990Just a Rainy DayMercer Mayer24
1991Just Me and My Little BrotherMercer Mayer24
1991Little Red Riding HoodMercer Mayer417
1991Jack and the BeanstalkMercer Mayer417
1991Little Critter at Scout CampMercer Mayer24
1991Hansel and GretelMercer Mayer24
1991Where Is My Frog?Mercer Mayer30
1991Where's Kitty?Mercer Mayer24
1992The New PottyMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
1992Little Critter ColorsMercer Mayer28
1992Little Critter NumbersMercer Mayer28
1992I Am HelpingMercer Mayer0
1992I Am HidingMercer Mayer417
1992I Am PlayingMercer Mayer20
1992I Am SharingMercer Mayer19
1992To the Rescue!Mercer Mayer32
1992Just Me and My CousinMercer Mayer24
1992Little Critter's The Night Before ChristmasMercer Mayer350
1993Trick or Treat, Little CritterMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
1993Just Say PleaseMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
1993This Is My BodyMercer Mayer24
1993Just Like DadMercer Mayer24
1993Just a Bad DayMercer Mayer24
1993A Very Special CritterMercer Mayer24
1993This Is My TownMercer Mayer32
1993This Is My FamilyMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
1995Little Critter ABCsMercer Mayer28
1995The School PlayMercer Mayer24
1995I'm SorryMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
1995Little Critter ShapesMercer Mayer28
1996Bun Bun's BirthdayMercer Mayer14
1996Little Sister's BraceletMercer Mayer24
1996If You Dream a DragonJ.R. Sansevere24
1997Little Critter's The Trip24
1997I Smell ChristmasMercer Mayer16
1998Just a Snowy DayMercer Mayer16
1998At the Beach With DadGina Mayer, Mercer Mayer24
1998Little Critter SailorMercer Mayer10
1998Spooky Halloween PartyMercer Mayer20
1999Little Critter Sleeps OverMercer Mayer32
1999Just a BullyGolden Books24
1999Just Lost!Mercer Mayer24
1999What a Bad DreamMercer Mayer24
2000Happy Easter, Little CritterMercer Mayer24
2000Baby Sister Says NoMercer Mayer24
2000The Best PresentMercer Mayer32
2000Little Critter: AstronautMercer Mayer10
2001Just a ThunderstormMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
2001Just My Friend and MeMercer Mayer24
2001The Mixed-Up MorningMercer Mayer24
2001Just a Piggy BankMercer Mayer24
2001Just a SecretGolden Books24
2002Just Not InvitedMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
2003Just Fishing With GrandmaGina Mayer, Mercer Mayer24
2004Just Big EnoughMercer Mayer24
2004Bye-Bye, Mom and DadMercer Mayer24
2004Just a School ProjectMercer Mayer24
2004Happy Halloween, Little Critter!Mercer Mayer16
2004Just a SnowmanMercer Mayer24
2004Merry Christmas, Little Critter!Mercer Mayer16
2004Good for Me and YouMercer Mayer24
2004Just a Dump TruckMercer Mayer20
2004Just a TugboatMercer Mayer20
2005It's My Birthday!Mercer Mayer32
2005Just a Little Critter CollectionMercer Mayer176
2005Sports Fun with Little CritterMercer Mayer32
2005My Trip to the HospitalMercer Mayer24
2005Happy Valentine's Day, Little Critter!Mercer Mayer20
2006Just So ThankfulMercer Mayer24
2007Grandma, Grandpa, and MeMercer Mayer24
2007Happy Father's Day!Mercer Mayer20
2007Little Critter's Snowball SoupMercer Mayer32
2007The Lost Dinosaur BoneMercer Mayer24
2008The Best Teacher EverMercer Mayer24
2008It's Earth Day!Mercer Mayer23
2008Just a Day at the PondMercer Mayer24
2009Just a Little MusicMercer Mayer24
2009Happy Mother's Day!Mercer Mayer20
2009Going to the Sea ParkMercer Mayer32
2009Just a Little SickMercer Mayer32
2010Just Critters Who CareMercer Mayer32
2010Where's My Sneaker?Mercer Mayer24
2010Just Saving My MoneyMercer Mayer32
2010The Best Yard SaleMercer Mayer24
2011Just A Little LuckMercer Mayer24
2011A Green, Green GardenMercer Mayer32
2011Just Helping My DadMercer Mayer32
2011The Best Show & ShareMercer Mayer24
2012Just a Little Too LittleMercer Mayer24
2012We Are MovingMercer Mayer24
2012Going to the FirehouseMercer Mayer32
2013Just a Big StormMercer Mayer24
2013Just One More PetMercer Mayer24
2013You Go FirstMercer Mayer24
2013It's True!Mercer Mayer24
2013Just a Little LoveMercer Mayer32
2014Just a KiteMercer Mayer32
2014We All Need ForgivenessMercer Mayer24
2014Being ThankfulMercer Mayer24
2014Just a Special DayMercer Mayer32
2016Just a Baby BirdMercer Mayer32
2017A Trip to the Science MuseumMercer Mayer24
2017When I Grow UpPaula Vasquez40
2017Just an Adventure at SeaMercer Mayer32
2018It's Bedtime, Little Critter!Mercer Mayer48
2019Little Critter Fall Storybook FavoritesMercer Mayer192
2020Little Critter Goes to SchoolMercer Mayer32
2020Taking Care of MomMercer Mayer24
2020Little Critter's MannersMercer Mayer48
2021Little Critter's Little Sister48
2023Monster TruckMercer Mayer32
2023Just a ToyMercer Mayer24
2024Tricky ChickiesMercer Mayer32
2024Lucky Ducky's Very First Day of SchoolMercer Mayer32
2025Night Night! Sleep Tight!Mercer Mayer32
Just Me in the TubMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24

Little Critter First Readers Series

Published from 2000 - 2003
23 books
picture • 24 Pages
Field Day
Paperback
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picture • 24 Pages
No One Can Play
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chapter • 24 Pages
My Trip to the Farm
Paperback
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chapter • 24 Pages
Helping Mom
Paperback
$3.95$3.75
chapter • 24 Pages
Class Trip
Paperback
$3.95$3.75
picture • 24 Pages
Tiger's Birthday
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$3.95$3.75
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A Yummy Lunch
Paperback
$3.95$3.75
picture • 24 Pages
Play Ball
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$3.95$3.75
chapter • 24 Pages
Surprise!
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$3.95$3.75
picture • 24 Pages
A Day at Camp
Paperback
$3.95$3.75
picture • 24 Pages
Beach Day
Paperback
$3.95$3.75
chapter • 24 Pages
Goodnight, Little Critter
Paperback
$3.95$3.75
picture • 24 Pages
Show and Tell
Paperback
$3.95$3.75
picture • 24 Pages
Country Fair
Paperback
$3.95$3.75
picture • 24 Pages
The New Fire Truck
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$3.95$3.75
picture • 24 Pages
My Trip to the Zoo
Paperback
$3.95$3.75
picture • 24 Pages
Grandma's Garden
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$3.95$3.75
chapter • 24 Pages
Our Tree House
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$3.95$3.75
chapter • 24 Pages
New Kid in Town
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$3.95$3.75
chapter • 24 Pages
Christmas for Miss Kitty
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$3.95$3.75
picture • 24 Pages
The Little Christmas Tree
Paperback
$3.95$3.75
picture • 24 Pages
Play It Safe
Paperback
$3.95$3.75
picture • 24 Pages
We Love You, Little Critter!
Paperback
$3.95$3.75

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