All by Myself (Little Critter) (Look-Look) [Paperback]

Mercer Mayer (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 13, 2001 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Look-Look

In this simple, sweet, and very human picture book, Mercer Mayer's popular Little Critter shows us all the things he can do by himself, from tying his shoes (almost) to pouring his own juice (and only spilling a little). The wry illustrations often point up the fact that Little Critter doesn't do everything perfectly, but he makes an effort to do the best he can.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (March 13, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307119386
• ISBN-13: 978-0307119384
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.1 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,577 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( M ) > Mayer, Mercer
  • #83 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Baby-3 > General

More About the Author

Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating children's books for over 35 years. He began the popular Little Critter series nearly 30 years ago and titled the first book Just for You. His wife, Gina, has been co-writing the series since the early 1990s. The books in this series address the major issues of growing up through humorous storytelling.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite books growing up!, April 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: All by Myself (Little Critter) (Look-Look) (Paperback)

I recommend All By Myself by Mercer Mayer to all ages. I'm in sixth grade but I still enjoy reading this book. When I was in fifth grade, I read this book to a kindergartner and he loved it! There is a series of Mercer Mayer's books about the main character, Little Critter's, life. YOU HAVE TO READ THEM!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My children demand it!, September 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: All by Myself (Little Critter) (Look-Look) (Paperback)

I just bought this book for the second time. My girls (2 and 4) have almost all of the books in the "Little Critter" series. Recently, my 2-year-old took "All by Myself" on the road and lost it. Both girls want it back ASAP. (By the way, the age group rating is obviously overstated at 4-years-old since my 2-year old is a big fan.)

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The unreliable narrator strikes again!, August 31, 2008

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Ulyyf "Connie" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All by Myself (Little Critter) (Look-Look) (Paperback)

I've bought a number of Little Critter books for my nieces, because they really like them.

And anyway, they're short, they're funny, they're topical, and they're cheap.

In this one, Little Critter details all the things he can do "by himself". Of course, the illustrations give the lie to his words - sure he can pour his own juice, but he doesn't say that he spills, that sort of thing.

Anyway, he very cutely does a lot of things "by himself" before reading that he can't tuck himself into bed - he needs a story.

Aw.