When Little Critter wants a new skateboard, Dad tells him that he needs to save his own money to buy it. Little Critter tries his very best, but soon finds that saving enough for what he wants isn't so easy.

"Childhood fear of the dark and the resulting exercise in imaginative exaggeration are given that special Mercer Mayer treatment in this dryly humorous fantasy."

Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is--hesitantly--spending the day with his little sister in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's teaching her how to skateboard, how to fish, or how to make and fly a paper airplane, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to celebrate the special bond between brothers and sisters!

The Christmas tree that Dad brings home is a little skimpy, but each family member has an idea for what will make it better, until Little Critter adds the crowning touch.

When his father gets stuck in the basement, Little Critter dials 911 and soon the firemen and the policemen are there to rescue his dad.

Little Critter and his classmates take a trip to the firehouse where, with the help of Fireman Joe, they learn how to stop, drop, and roll.

Friends can do many things together, but sometimes it's nice to be alone.

Little Critter does his enthusiastic best to help his babysitter, although his efforts frequently make a bad situation worse.

No matter what a little boy pretends to be, cowboy, general, space cadet, robot, sea monster, or race care driver, his parents only seem to think about putting him to bed.

Little Critter and his family celebrate fall by going to the Fall Festival, where they drink apple cider, go on a hay ride, and play horseshoes.