When I Grow Up by Bernice Rubens

Little Critter

by Mercer Mayer

Mercer Mayer's Little Critter series is back for another installment, this time for some hopeful imagination about a bright future yet to come.Little Critter’s sister dreams about all the wonderful things she’s going to do when she grows up. She imagines being a great ballet dancer, a world-famous doctor, a race-car driver, and more! Mercer Mayer's Little Critter stories, which address all the major issues of growing up, are perennial favorites to generations of readers of all ages.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Kids

Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Mercer Mayer is an American children's author and illustrator. He has published over 300 books, using a wide range of illustrative styles. Mayer is best known for his Little Critter and Little Monster series of books.

Reviews

[Kelly Wickham · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these Mercer Mayer books. The cute but brief stories along with the detailed and bright pictures are attractive to small children. All my kids become engaged quickly with these books as the adorable main character and the bright images are so enticing. Children also relate to the stories about trying to help others or dreaming about being a grown-up and all the things that it is hard to accomplish as a child.

[Faloni © · Rating 5 out of 5]

Future dreams with Little Critter’s signature humor! 📛👨‍🚒 A lighthearted journey through childhood ambition. 🆘🌟

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[Sophia · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I Grow Up is about little sister dreaming of all her ideas of what she wants to be when she grows up. She talks about being a leader for a parade, owning a pet store, and becoming a great ballet dancer performing on a big stage. She even brings up ideas like becoming a race car driver and even a word famous doctor. All these dreams and ideal future occupations come to a halt when she gets hungry and her mom pulls her back to reality. Her mom reminds her that she's no grown yet and that her dream jobs will have to be put on hold for awhile.

A major theme in this book is imagination, that its okay for kids to dream and think of what could happen in the future.

I love the Little Critter books so when I read this one and saw it was his sister, I loved it even more. I really enjoyed reading about the big dreams little sister had for her future because that what young kids do, they dream big. It was a really cute way of showing all the imaginative jobs all kids want when they're younger.

I would recommend this book because it shows kids that dreaming and thinking of big thoughts and ideas are okay and even encouraged. Its only a failure if you don't think of ideas and believe you can reach them. When reading this book, kids can see all little sister's ideas and think "wow I wanted to do that too" or "that sounds like a cool dream job".

[Jessica Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was MY book when I was little. It is still around but is definitely worn from my parents reading it to me again, and again, and again, and AGAIN! Thanks Mom and Dad. As always with Mercer Mayer, the illustrations are so fun, interesting, lively, and cute. While I don't love it as much now as an adult it still gets five stars for nostalgia.

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how though this book starts with a profession that might be typically associated with girls, that it then goes on show that women choose to be anything they want. So much has changed for the good from my grandma's time to my time to my grandchildren's time.

[Jc · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dreaming of the future can be so much fun.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A more admirable Little Critter book. I remember reading this during my childhood.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Critter's sister imagines all the many things she will be when she grows up. Lovely illustrations. Fun adventures that will inspire children.

[Isaac · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I like that it is a big boy book because I'm a big boy. My doctor gave me this book." --Isaac, age 5

[Brittiny · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you enter the inner world of a child, dreaming about what you want to be when you grow up is a lot like this. My four year old daughter loved how energetic the story was.

[K.C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

C loves Little Critter books

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this story, Little Critter's sister daydreams about her future and all the incredible things she wants to do when she grows up. Her aspirations include becoming a ballet dancer, a renowned doctor, a fast race-car driver, and many other exciting adventures.

This children's book is a wonderful addition to any young reader's collection, especially as they begin to explore the world of reading. It not only provides an engaging story but also imparts valuable morals and life lessons that are essential for children's development. The book's ability to teach important ideals and principles in an accessible and enjoyable way is truly commendable. It's a must-have for parents and caregivers looking to instill positive values in their children through storytelling.

[Lindsay Monson]

In this book, the little critter talks about all the things she wants to be when she grows up. From leading a parade to having a pet store. She gets so captivated in her imagination of all these jobs she forgets about the present until she gets hungry. Her mother brings her back to reality and is reminded she's not too grown up yet to do all of those things.
Students could relate to this by creating a story book page of what they want to do when they 'grow up'. Then the whole class can put their pages together to create a book.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good in terms of imagination, but not necessarily for occupations which help other people since the first several are all entertainers. This looks at it more from the kids point of view of what would be exciting or fun to do when I grow up- good in itself- but not what I'm looking for as a teaching tool.

[jacky · Rating 3 out of 5]

I get Natalie a critter book every once and a while. She asked to hear this one several times. She liked in particular the page about taming the tigers and lions, and she said more than once at that page "try." This covers lots of professions, both the typical ones you expect (like firefighter) and some sillier ones (race car driver). Very gender neutral.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book because it shows a little girl imagining all the jobs she'll have when she grows up. Some are quite funny. Children's imaginations are limitless!

[Sariah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another bedtime book that my kid loves to pieces. It's a really cute story.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Want to read this again. It wasn't among Grace's favorites yet. Try again later.

[Holly]

I loved all the Little Critter books growing up, and now my children enjoy them as well!

[Jessica Nekuda · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is not the little critter one. he will have a watch and stay up late and go to the corner even

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love that this little critter girl has big dreams!

[Shauna Ludlow Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are many things we all wish to be or happen when we grow up. Love how this book presents great possibilities!

[Dmills]

A good book for younger students to lead into a lesson about what they want to do when they grow up and how they can work to accomplish that goal.

[Baby Hildebrant · Rating 5 out of 5]

We love little critter books.

[K Morlando · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good read!

[AGV K]

Pocket Size Edition

[Sarah-may]

a good conversation starter