Just Me and My Babysitter (Little Critter)

Illustrated by Mercer Mayer
Paperback
$5.99 US
8.06"W x 8"H x 0.08"D  
On sale Feb 01, 1998 | 24 Pages | 9780307119452
Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Lexile AD420L | Fountas & Pinnell H

Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is about to meet his new babysitter in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether they’re making popcorn, playing checkers, or putting on jammies, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to help children become comfortable with their babysitter!
Mercer Mayer began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966, and since then, he has published over 300 titles. Readers can open 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 lives in Connecticut. View titles by Mercer Mayer

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Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is about to meet his new babysitter in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether they’re making popcorn, playing checkers, or putting on jammies, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to help children become comfortable with their babysitter!

Author

Mercer Mayer began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966, and since then, he has published over 300 titles. Readers can open 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 lives in Connecticut. View titles by Mercer Mayer

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