Just a Little Love

by Mercer Mayer

Join Mercer Mayer's classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, as he discovers how a little love can fix any problem—big or little—in this My First I Can Read book! In Just a Little Love , Little Critter finds love just in time for Valentine's Day. But will his valentine love him back? For more than thirty years Mercer Mayer has delighted readers with his beloved character Little Critter. Appearing in more than two hundred books, Little Critter and his friends Tiger, Gator, and Miss Kitty are back in this heartwarming My First I Can Read. I Can Read! books are designed to encourage a love of reading. Little Just a Little Love is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.  

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Love, Family

32 pages, Hardcover

First published November 26, 2013

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

[Chrissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little Critter was one of my favorites growing up and now I get to share these sweet and simple stories with my little boy. I don't think I'd ever read this particular one, but it was just as lovable and endearing as the ones I knew as a kid. The text and the pictures work together to create a whole story - Little Critter says that he's helping, but the illustrations tell a very different story (with some humor to it too). Also, this was something I relate to my son - giving love and help to family members when they're sick or having a bad day. Sure, he's just a baby still, but he's learning all the same.

[Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my little girl's favorite books. She has adopted the phrase, "Just a little love," and says it whenever she needs hugs/kisses/loves.

[Karla · Rating 3 out of 5]

We all have bad moments or bad days and could use a little tlc.

[Jayla Bates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!

[sahra · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dumb. As the books progress into the year 2000 and later, Mercer Mayer realizes they're going to pay him to write anything. He clearly didn't give a shit with this book.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good message with lots of examples. The kids will like it, and that's what's most important.

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classic Little Critter but everyone is needing a little love on a bad day. Cute.

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

I love how this book shows that little sorrows or big sorrows can be made better when people show love to you.

[Danny · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great

[kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

okay

[Pinky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Critter's family travels to Grandma Critter's house to give her a little love.

[Meagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and wholesome. I call my youngest "my littlest love" and he's definitely a lover so I think this book resonated with him.

[Sofia Donohue · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book was pretty cute and another valentines Day book, I am not sure if I would have this book in my classroom unless I was teaching kindergarten as it is a pretty easy book.

[Kiki Renner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the illustrations, but I wouldn't mind if this book wasn't in my classroom. It just didn't do that much for me

[Steven Berryman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it because it has lots of love.

[Jamie McNiven · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was cute and a fun read. This book would be good for younger students for Valentine's Day in February. I wouldn't make a lesson out of this book but I could definitely keep it in my library for a fun read.

[Alexis Smith-Gaddis · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Just a Little Love" by Mercer Mayer is a cute children's story sharing the importance of giving respect and love to others. This beginning book teaches students about caring for/about others and how it can positively influence them. I would use this in a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten classroom to teach my students about care and respect if the class was having issues with this. This is also a children's book I would have available in my classroom library for my students to read on their own.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is not often that the preface of a children's book will make me tear up. The preface to this book did, and, as wonderful as the text was in the story that followed, the best part of this book is the preface.

The story is simple: Even when people love each other, things can go wrong. And when things go wrong, people need just a little love (more).

The text, of course, is adorable and sweet and easy for a child to understand. And the illustrations are all of that, and more.

[Taylor Hainley]

"Just a Little Love" by Mercer Mayer is a great beginning children's book. This is an easy read for students in pre-k or kindergarten. This book shows the importance of giving others respect and love. I would also have this book in my classroom library for my students to read on their own free time.

[Trisha Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything can be fixed with a little love. Little Critter is a great series to start of with for beginning readers. One other thing I liked about the was the dedication page. It was very nice of the author and the publisher to dedicate such a loving book to Sandy Hook.

[fiona · Rating 2 out of 5]

A Little Bit of Love by RuPaul

toilet flooding happened again in this book lol (my previous little critter review)

[Margaret Chind · Rating 3 out of 5]

This works for Valentine's Day, but also any time like a sick day or family day. Sometimes life is hard or frustrating, but with a little love it can all be set to rights.

Thanks to HC.

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dedicated to the families and children from Sandy Hook Elementary school this books shows how we all can use a little love in our lives.

[Elizabeth]

I've never been a fan of Little Critter, but I know kids who are.

[Sophie]

This is one of my favourite Little Critter books. After reading it, I would sometimes go up to people in my family and ask them, "Do you need a little love?" and then hug them.

[Jayme Carruthers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story.

[Heather Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Rosa Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet book to teach little guys the importance of caring for others when they aren’t feeling well,or are sad.