Good for Me and You

Little Critter

by Mercer Mayer

At school, Little Critter learns all about having a healthy lifestyle—from a balanced diet and the food pyramid to exercises that keep him in shape. Now Little Critter can showhis family how to stay fit and have fun doing it!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Health, Nutrition, Sports, Food

24 pages, Paperback

First published December 28, 2004

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

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

When my son was a little over a year old, my mother bought him this book for Christmas. This book is about making the right exercise and dietary choices. I thought the book might have been a bit advanced for my son at the time, but shortly after he received the book, my son climbed up his bookcase and took a bite out of the back cover of the book. Um, I guess he understood the context after all.

Now my son is five, and he adores Little Critter. We even have a toy Little Critter in our house, who apparently misbehaves at exactly the same time my son does. As a five-year-old, my son understands that playing outside in the backyard is even a better choice than climbing the bookcase, and that an apple for a snack is a much better choice than a paperback cover.

All in all, this Little Critter book is yet another winner.

[Terran · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's strange how some creatures have names based on what they are like 'Tiger', but others have regular names like 'Malcolm'.
The emphasis on healthy choices was good, but I don't enjoy the out-of-shape-unhealthy-dad trope.
My favorite background characters are the spider and the birds.

[Cws]

JEPIC-May

[Crystal Marcos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book teaches the importance of eating healthy and exercising. I appreciate how the book gives examples of choices a child can make. Little Critter always makes the better choice in this book.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

a cute story with a cute idea, using the stories of his daily life to teach children. a great story about growing up

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

read to children about being active

[Gray · Rating 3 out of 5]

You are a HUGE Mercery Mayer fan, as all my kids have been. We've read pretty much everything.

[Lindsey Mccuaig · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE little critter books! But this one is particularly awesome because it teaches healthy habits AND has an awesome built in math problem! :)

[Janiece Whitehead · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book has a great message about keeping a healthy fun lifestyle. I think it is great for young children, I would read this book to my class if I had an early childhood classroom.

[Amanda Schwind · Rating 4 out of 5]

Could be included in a health lesson. If a student takes healthy habits home with them, it is more likely to have a positive impact on their family's healthy habits as well.

[Liana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book series ever for children!

[Heather Knight]

This book is about teaching students how to eat and stay healthy. The children have a nutrition lesson and exercise in gym. Then the Litte Critter goes home and cooks his family a nutritious meal and the family goes for a bike ride. Litter Critter continues his healthy habits by playing football with his friends and making other healthy choices. In the end, the little critters all participate in running a race.

I thought this book was okay. It did was not has creative as alot of other children's books, but it gets the point across.

This would be a good book for teaching nutrition and making healthy choices.

[Lauren Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is a great story as it explains how it is important to eat healthy foods and exercise. I think this is a great story, especially now, because kids are so interested in playing video games and using screens, I think it is important to remind children how important it is to be active, and this book does just that!

[Melisa Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is about little critter learning how to eat healthy thr0ugh miss. Kitty class who taught how to have a balance diet by using the food pyramid. then little critter cook for his family and taught his friends to have a healthy life style. Is a good book to encourage children to eat healthy.

[Shanea Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is awesome👍

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The kids enjoyed these, particularly the humour. And they’ve aged well.

[Jon D]

Absolutely loved the Little Critter series as a kid; it's good to look back and see there was some educational content mixed into the fun.

[Ladonna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Talks about eating healthy and exercise. Little critters are a favorite for many children.