What a Bad Dream
What a Bad Dream

What a Bad Dream

Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer
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3 - 6
Reading age
24
Page count
Aug 6, 1999
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Little Critter, Mercer Mayer’s beloved character, stars in his own bad dream. Turning himself into a scary, disagreeable monster who won’t go to school or take a bath or eat anything but fudge pops and pizza, Little Critter discovers that his family has decided to go away and leave him alone. Trapped in a lonely dream, Little Critter has to make a choice. The sweet and funny ending to this picture-book story will satisfy every young reader.

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      Author & Illustrator
      Mercer Mayer

      MERCER MAYER began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966, and since then, he has published over 300 titles. Readers can open almost any of his award-winning books and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. Drawing from his own childhood adventures for inspiration, Mayer created one of children’s books most cherished characters, Little Critter. He currently lives in Connecticut.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780307126856
    Publication Date
    August 6, 1999
    Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    August 6, 1999
    Page Count
    24
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 6 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    91073988
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    61231031

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