Little Critter is frustrated with his small size and he tries to find ways to make himself grow, until his grandfather shows him that being bigger is not always better.

Little Critter and his classmates take a field trip into the woods to study their natural surroundings. They see little bugs, big trees, and lots of animal tracks. There's so much to see and do and explore! Little Critter discovers that there are plenty of surprises in store when it comes to the great outdoors.

A little creature tries and tries to do something special for his mother but something always seems to go wrong.

"Childhood fear of the dark and the resulting exercise in imaginative exaggeration are given that special Mercer Mayer treatment in this dryly humorous fantasy".--School Library Journal. Full-color illustrations. A young boy decides to do something about the nightmre that hides in his closet every night.

Every year, Little Critter and his family take a trip to one of the most beloved events in Critterville-the Fall Festival. From picking apples and taking hayrides to choosing the perfect pumpkin, no wonder everyone loves this time of year.

"Level 1, Grades PreK-K." Little Critter describes some of the things he can see and do at the country fair.

When Mom and Little Sister go to town, Little Critter and his dad share a day of fun involving playing games, meeting new friends, and preparing a special surprise for their return home.

"Little Critter wants a new toy Squisher truck! For two weeks, Little Critter does chores to pay for it -- he lets the dog in, takes out the trash, and cleans his room. When he finally has enough money, the toy store is all sold out. To cheer up Little Critter, his dad takes him to his Uncle Zeb's Monster Truck Rally. From tricks on two wheels to riding in an actual monster truck, the rally is the best time ever! But will Little Critter ever get his...