Book Series · 20 Books

Little Critter I Can Read Books

In order from To the Rescue! to A Snow Day for Dog. Part of Little Critter.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$474

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

To the Rescue!

By Mercer Mayer

Dad's trapped in the basement. Can Little Critter's quick thinking save the day?

32 pages· 286 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Summary: When Dad gets locked in the basement, Little Critter springs into action, dialing 9-1-1 for help. The firemen arrive swiftly, but their visit is brief as another emergency awaits. Will Little Critter's quick thinking be enough to save the day? Discover the excitement and learn the importance of emergency smarts in this thrilling adventure.

The complete set

Little Critter I Can Read Series

20 books · Published 1992–2025

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$474

To the Rescue!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

Dad's trapped in the basement. Can Little Critter's quick thinking save the day?

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$574

This Is My Town

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1993

Explore Critterville with Little Critter and discover who keeps the town running.

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$574

Little Critter's Snowball Soup

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2007

What does a snowman eat? Discover the answer with Little Critter's snowy adventure.

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$574

Going to the Sea Park

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A class visits the Sea Park and has various adventures.

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$574

Just a Little Sick

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A young boy stays home from school due to illness and has various adventures while trying to rest.

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$574

Just Critters Who Care

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Neighbors in need inspire a group to discover the joy of helping others.

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$574

Just Saving My Money

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

A young critter learns the challenge of saving money for a skateboard.

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$574

A Green, Green Garden

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Discover the joys and challenges of growing a garden with Little Critter.

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$574

Just Helping My Dad

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011

A young boy spends the day helping his dad with various tasks and learning valuable lessons along the way.

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$574

Going to the Firehouse

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

A child visits a firehouse and learns about firefighting.

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$574

Just a Little Love

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2013

Can Little Critter's love solve any problem, big or small?

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$474

Just a Kite

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Can Little Critter find the perfect kite to win the contest?

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$474

Just a Special Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2014

A day with Dad turns into an unforgettable adventure.

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$1597

Just a Baby Bird

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A lost baby bird needs help to fly again. Can Little Critter save the day?

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$574

Just an Adventure at Sea

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017

A sea adventure reveals unexpected surprises for Little Critter.

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$574

Monster Truck

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2023

Little Critter's quest for a toy truck leads to an unexpected monster truck adventure.

Graphic Nov.

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$574

Tricky Chickies

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Chicks escape on the farm! Can Little Critter save the day?

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$574

Lucky Ducky's Very First Day of School

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Little Sister's first school day is missing one thing: Lucky Ducky.

Graphic Nov.

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$574

Night Night! Sleep Tight!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A mysterious nighttime tap leads to a surprising discovery.

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$1697

A Snow Day for Dog

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A snow day turns into a rescue mission when a hat chase traps Dog in the snow.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Little Critter I Can Read series?

There are 20 books in the Little Critter I Can Read series. It began with To the Rescue! in 1992, and the newest book, A Snow Day for Dog, was published in 2025.