Helping Mom (Paperback)

by Mercer Mayer (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Young Readers will enjoy these simple and engaging stories written with their reading level in mind. Featuring Mercer Mayer's charming illustrations and favorite Little Critter characters, children will want to open these books again and again. To ensure reading success, the First Readers were based on McGraw-Hill's respected educational SRA Open Court Reading Program.

About the Author

Mercer Mayer – writer and illustrator for Little Critter First Readers, as well as Little Critter Spectrum began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966 and since that time, he has published over 300 titles. Open almost any of the award-winning author/illustrator’s books, and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters.

“Most of my books are about things that happened to me when I was a little kid,” says Mercer. “Now that I’m a big kid, I write about things that happen now, especially with my own children. They always help remind me of what it was like.”

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mercer Mayer spent his childhood hunting lizards and snakes in the swamps near his home. During his teenage years, he attended the Honolulu Academy of Arts. He later received additional training at the Art Students League in New York City. Upon completion of his studies, he set out with pen and ink to write and illustrate a collection of children’s book, reflecting many of the adventures he experienced as a child.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: School Specialty Publishing (August 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577688163
• ISBN-13: 978-1577688167
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #302,394 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Cute book for young readers, July 16, 2007

By	Washington LMP "Washington LMP" (Federal Way, Wa USA) - See all my reviews

This is a cute book I purchased for my 5-year-old grandniece. It's a little over her head right now but she likes that it's a big girl book and wants to read like a first grader. The story seemed better for a 4 or 5-year-old but the reading level more for a 7 or 8-year-old.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, good lesson, educational bonus, July 5, 2007

By	A. Farmer (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The story is excellent because of the nearness to reality. It has a great lesson that all children need to know - helping behaviors are always good even if they do not turn out as we expect. And at the end of the story there are educational tasks included that tie back into the words and grammar used in the book. I used it in a rehab group teaching children helping behaviors and was able to also use it for educational enrichment.

5.0 out of 5 stars Helping Mom, March 30, 2007

A Kid's Review

This book was about a son who had to help his mother with all the house work becasue she sick and his uncles and aunts are coming over.He volenteers to help and he is stuck doing all the house work and he ends up making a bigger mess then when it had started. At least in the end he was only trying to help.I would recommend this book to anyone 6 and above because they would understand it better. And I think that they would really enjoy this book becasue it teaches them a lesson and parents will want them to read it becasue it shows how to help your parents. i really suggest all kids to read this book.