Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter^® in this My First I Can Read story.

Little Critter has a day off from school!

When Little Critter^® feels just a little sick, Mom lets him stay home from school. Hooray! But between visiting the doctor and staying inside all day, missing school is not what Little Critter expected.

Little Critter: Just a Little Sick is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Join Little Critter^® as he learns why it’s important to be thankful for what he has—not to be upset about what he doesn't. 

Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Tommy Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand that humorously portrays social and emotional issues that kids face to the Christian market with faith-based books featuring Little Critter.

In Being Thankful, Little Critter isn't getting anything he wants. Gator gets cool brand-new sneakers, while Little Critter is stuck with his boring blue ones. Tiger’s dad has a boat—but not Little Critter’s dad. And even at the ice cream shop, Little Critter can’t enjoy his chocolate ice cream cone because he would rather have a huge ice cream sundae instead. But on a trip to the farm, Grandma shows Little Critter why thankfulness is so important and helps make any situation seem so much happier.

Based on Psalm 107:1, Being Thankful will teach children ages 3 to 6

• What gratitude is and why we should be thankful for all of God's blessings 
• How our actions and manners affect others
• How to share thankfulness with others

Your family will also love and learn from the other Little Critter books in the Inspired Kids series:

• It's True
• We All Need Forgiveness
• You Go First

Join Little Critter^® as he learns why it’s important to be kind and treat others as you want to be treated instead of selfishly taking the first turn.

Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Tommy Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand that humorously portrays social and emotional issues that kids face to the Christian market with faith-based books featuring Little Critter.

In You Go First, Litter Critter loves being first?even if it hurts his family and friends. After several mistakes, Little Critter learns that the secret to getting along is treating others the way he wants to be treated?which, in Little Critter’s case, means letting someone else be first.

Based on Matthew 7:12, You Go First will teach children ages 2 to 6

• God’s reminder to “love others as yourself”
• How our actions and manners affect others
• What it means to put other’s needs first

Your family will also love and learn from the other Little Critter books in the Inspired Kids series:

• It’s True
• We All Need Forgiveness
• Being Thankful

Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter^®, and his classmates for some underwater fun as they set out on a delightful trip to the sea park!

With Little Critter and a charming world of sea creatures big and small, there’s a boatload of fun for everyone!

Little Critter: Going to the Sea Park is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter^®, on his snow day!

Snow is piled high and school is cancelled. But before Little Critter can build his snowman, he must help his sister wear her snow boots, his dad shovel the sidewalk, and Gator build a fort. Will Little Critter ever get to build a snowman?

This storybook about Little Critter’s fun-filled snow day is an exciting tale for fans old and new.

Join Little Critter^® as he learns why it’s important to tell the whole truth—and not just part of it.

Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about a little ball of fur named Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Thomas Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand to the Christian market with the launch of Inspired Kids, a new line of faith-based books featuring Little Critter.

Little Critter thinks that sometimes it’s easier to tell part of the truth instead of the whole truth. In this second book in the Inspired Kids line, Little Critter learns quickly that lying has consequences and that telling the truth, no matter how hard, is always the right thing to do.

Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter^® as he goes green in this My First I Can Read book!

Little Critter learns that planting his own garden is a lot of fun and a lot of work. But the result—a green, green garden—is something he can cherish and enjoy.

Little Critter: A Green, Green Garden is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.  Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

Honor dad on Father's Day or any day with this funny and touching story about Little Critter pitching in to "help" his dad.

Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter, 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 it’s perfect for shared reading with young children..