Little Critter wants a new toy Squisher truck!

For two weeks, Little Critter does chores to pay for it—he lets the dog in, takes out the trash, and cleans his room. When he finally has enough money, the toy store is all sold out.

To cheer up Little Critter, his dad takes him to his Uncle Zeb’s Monster Truck Rally. From tricks on two wheels to ridding in an actual monster truck, the rally is the best time ever! But will Little Critter ever get his Squisher truck?

Young readers will love the fun illustrations in Little Critter: Monster Truck and the simple text will resonate with the littlest of learners.

This My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it’s perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.

Little Critter: Monster Truck is a good choice for reading together when snuggled up, as well as for shared reading in a classroom, especially with children ages 3 to 5.

It’s bedtime for Little Critter and Little Sister, but when there’s a strange sound in the night, the two are determined to find the source of the tap tap. Things that look like monsters in the dark turn out to be innocent in this nighttime adventure! Will they ever find out what’s making the sound?

Emergent readers will enjoy the humor and mystery in Little Critter: Night Night! Sleep Tight! Who better to help children navigate the challenges of learning to read than their friend Little Critter? There are many Little Critter I Can Read titles, but Night Night! Sleep Tight! is the second in the esteemed I Can Read Comics line (after Little Critter: Tricky Chickies). These leveled comic books hook children on reading, give them the confidence to read on their own, and promote visual literacy.

• CARTOONING BASICS: Every I Can Read Comic includes a “Cartooning Basics” page in the front of the book to help readers new to comics navigate the pages more easily.
• ACCLAIM: “HarperCollins’ I Can Read Comics series continues to produce great work to fill a high-demand gap for very early readers.” —ALA Booklist

Wake up! It’s time to get ready for school with Little Critter as he rides the bus, meets a new teacher, and makes new friends! Children ages four to six will love this full-color Step 2 Step-into-Reading Leveled Reader! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. These readers are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is getting ready for bed in these classic, funny, and heartwarming stories. Featuring Just Go to Bed and What a Bad Dream, this two-in-one picture book is an endearing tribute to bedtime and all the special memories that it can create.

Just Go to Bed
Little Critter is not looking forward to bedtime. Whether it’s time for him to stop playing and take a bath or when he puts up a fuss with his jammies, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A great way to introduce children to their very own bedtime routine!

What a Bad Dream
Little Critter is having a very bad dream! Whether he’s tossing in his sleep or drinking a warm glass of milk, both parents and children alike will relate to this classic story. A perfect way to alleviate any fears of bad dreams!