Little Critter's Bedtime Storybook

Little Critter

by Mercer Mayer

It's bedtime for Little Critter and Little Sister — but something always keeps Little Sister awake, whether it's a lumpy bed or a missing stuffed toy and blankie.

So what is Little Critter to do? Follow him as he tries to lull her to sleep with a series of funny short tales. Will she ever drift off to dreamland? Beloved author and illustrator Mercer Meyer tackles this age-old dilemma with his trademark humor and rollicking antics in a picture book all parents and children will relate to.

Mercer Mayer's Little Critter stories, which address all the major issues of growing up, are perennial favorites for generations of readers, both young and old!

Story List:
- Bedtime
- The Fussy Princess
- The Bear Who Wouldn't Share
- The Day the Wind Stopped Blowing
- The Grumpy Old Rabbit

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

45 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

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

[midnightfaerie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Usually we're big fans of Mercer Mayer, but this time, all the things we liked about Mayer weren't there. It was way too long to hold the attention of my preschoolers, and the words took up more space than the pictures, which were tiny. Also, these pictures didn't have the cute little mouse and spider that always follows little critter around, and my twin 3 yr old's couldn't understand why they couldn't find them. The plot was slow and tedious and we barely made it to the end of the book.

[Emily Woodard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I give Little Critter's Bedtime Storybook 100 stars!

I liked Little Critter.

I would tell my friends to read Little Critter's Bedtime Storybook because it's good. I like that there were different stories.

My favorite story was the one about the bear. I like it that he shared and was nice.

[Taija · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this! But maybe a tad bit too long for a bedtime story book. Actually, I think this particular story is too long for a preschool age kid. I found myself saying “okay, be done already.”

There are three stories within this one story. All well written, I just think two within the one would have been enough.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

When little sister can't sleep, LC tells her stories until she can.

[Kari · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a very fussy princess who woke up at 3am with a bunch of demands and by the end of this story was happily back in her bed.

[IUS F19 ERIC WISE · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable to read at night.

[Glynnis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little Man loves these.
I loved the characters when I was small.
I'm starting to think that Little Man just loves all books equally.

[Jenn Swanson · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the mother of a toddler I can completely relate to the whole "but I am not tired thing"....and of course the stalling....normally I am the one who ends up asleep while my kid is sitting there staring at me like "Did she just pass out on me?" So I read this story to my daughter and I think she saw herself in the Little Sister role because of the comments she was making. I could also tell that she was getting frustrated with that character as well because she kept mentioning that the "sister NEEDS to go to sleep." Yes, my child....she does....maybe you should follow your own advice.

[Sarah Stumphf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Took us 2 nights to finish this storybook. That's always a good sign when it comes to bedtime stories. My two year old enjoyed the pictures and occasionally asked questions which is always a good sign.

[Don Gubler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good lessons in these stories!

[TJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Purchased for my cousins child, I read it to ensure it was a good quality book. It has adorable illustrations, and great stories.

[Wench · Rating 3 out of 5]

Our child likes this book so much it frequently "goes on vacation".

[Kyra Hahn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for pre-school+ kids

[Mellanie C]

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