Play with Me

Little Critter

by Mercer Mayer

A little creature finds that everybody is too busy to play with him, except his little sister. On heavy board pages.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

14 pages, Board Book

First published December 6, 1995

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

[Nareida Zamora]

At times as a young child all children do is want to play with older people and don't want to play with children their age or want to get attention from older people. I really like about this book the child goes around to look for some one to play and he has his little sister to play with. I like to read this to children so they can see that is Okay to play with a brother or sister.

[Grandma M · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's ok.

[Rochelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Grew up surrounded (and entranced) by Mercer Mayer's work. Absolutely an influence.

[Hope · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read at doctor’s office during 6-month check up

[Siskiyou-Suzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such a cute little book. I love the way it builds up to Little Critter realizing his sister's been wanting to play with him the whole time. I love the way he has a variety of adventures while his family works. It's just a very sweet little book that I totally recall from being little!

[Little Miss and the Legomeister · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how Critter's play is often related to what the adult (who is too busy to play with him) is doing. Very cute illustrations. They tell much of this simple story. Sweet.