The Best Show & Share
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

The Best Show & Share

Written & illustrated by Mercer Mayer

Part of the Little Critter series

A critter struggles to choose the perfect item for Show and Share.

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24 pages
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Little Critter faces a dilemma: what to bring for Show and Share at school? As he navigates his options, he learns that making decisions isn't always easy. Meanwhile, in another adventure, Little Critter eagerly spends a day helping his dad, discovering that being a helper comes with unexpected challenges. Will his efforts pay off, or will things go awry? Join Little Critter on these heartwarming journeys of choice and determination, where every small decision and action counts.

From the publisher

Little Critter loves to help! Little Critter(R) can’t wait to spend the whole day with his dad–working around the house, going to the store, and being the world’s best helper. Things might not always go as planned, but that doesn’t stop Little Critter from trying his hardest! “Just Helping My Dad” is the perfect story for every critter who knows that helping out others isn’t always as easy as it looks!

At a glance
Format
Pages
24
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about sharingBooks about familyBooks about making decisionsBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
146368
Publication
Published
June 28, 2011
Publisher
Turtleback
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780606230490

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