Mercer Mayer

At bedtime a boy confronts the nightmare in his closet and finds him not so terrifying after all.

The alligator under his bed makes a boy's bedtime hazardous operation, until he lures it out of the house and into the garage.

Join Mercer Mayer's classic and beloved character, Little Critter , as he spends the whole day with his dad in this My First I Can Read book! From getting rid of a beehive to working in the yard and going to the store, Little Critter wants to be the world's best helper. Things might not always go as planned, but that doesn't stop Little Critter from trying his hardest! Little Critter: Just Helping My Dad is a My First I Can Read book, which means...

Uh-oh, Dad needs help! When Dad is locked in the basement, Little Critter knows just what to do. He picks up the phone to dial three numbers. The firemen arrive in just a few minutes to rescue Dad . . but they can't stay long to share in the excitement. They have another job to do. Join Little Critter as he shares his 9-1-1 smarts!

Whoosh! goes the water hose. Ooo! Eee! Ooo! goes the siren. Ding! Ding! goes the fire alarm. Little Critter and his classmates are taking a trip to the firehouse! Little Critter puts on his boots and jacket -- now he's ready to help Fireman Joe. After checking the hose and ladder, Little Critter is ready for a fireman's helmet of his own. Join Little Critter as he learns to stop, drop, and roll with Fireman Joe! This sweet, simple story is perfect...

An all day trip to Lake Wakatookee involves a traffic jam, an overheated car, getting lost, a flat tire and spilled snacks.

Little Critter prepares for Valentine's Day.

A little boy imagines the adventures he would have if he lived a thousand years ago and was the squire of a bold knight who fought dragons and trolls.

A trip to the city with Grandpa provides lots of fun and surprises.

Sharing with one's little sister can be an awful bother, but it has its rewards too.