Mercer Mayer

"Little Critter and his classmates are taking a trip to the firehouse--join Little Critter as he learns to stop, drop, and roll with Fireman Joe!"--Cover back.

"Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is trying his best to be a help to his mother...Whether he's trying to make breakfast, mow the lawn, or carry the groceries--maybe it's Little Critter who needs some help after all"--

After Grandpa gives Little Critter and his sister each a piggy bank, Little Critter has some lessons to learn about earning and saving money.

A good big brother takes his energetic little sister to the park for an exhausting day.

A child tries a variety of ways to dissolve anger.

A boy who is certain that his house is filled with monsters takes a karate class in order to vanquish them.

Little Critter thinks he is in charge when Mom and Dad go away for the day even though Grandma and Grandpa spend the day with him.

Join Little Critter as he plans, researches, and creates his project, all in time for this year's big science fair.