It's Earth Day! (Little Critter) [Paperback]

Mercer Mayer (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Little Critter is on a mission! After watching a film about climate changes at school, Little Critter decides to do his part to slow down global warming. With the help of his family and friends, Little Critter begins to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Together they learn about the importance of not wasting water or energy. Join Little Critter as he plants a tree, makes a climate control machine, and helps the polar bears.

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About the Author

Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating books for children for more than forty years. His most recognized character, the lovable and charismatic Little Critter^®, was born in 1975 in the book Just for You. Mercer's Little Critter has since starred in more than two hundred books, which have sold over one hundred and fifty million copies. Born in Arkansas, Mercer now lives in New England with his family.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: HarperFestival (February 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060539593
• ISBN-13: 978-0060539597
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #85 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Holidays & Festivals > Non-religious

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.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Did Not Provide the Right Kind of Information..., May 2, 2010

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I purchased this book for the kindergarten class that I've adopted and ultimately I chose not to even send the book. It seemed to emphasize a lot about a "Climate Control Machine" that was made with ice cubes and what you SHOULDN'T do - rather than what you should. Yes, of course it was meant to be funny - but I just think the children would remember this dumb "machine" rather than ideas that can truly help the planet.

In the end, I didn't think it was the best book at all for children this small. A book that I absolutely LOVED about Earth Day, however, was " I Love Our Earth" by Bill Martin, Jr. The teacher and children loved it too!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, good message, November 23, 2008

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Mommy4Suns (Vienna, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: It's Earth Day! (Little Critter) (Paperback)

Again, I love all Little Critter books. This is a new one so I had to have it. My sons really remembered this book, because they remember to turn out lights now and refer to the book and it's message about simple things we can do to help save the earth:)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical tips for recycling, May 8, 2008

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P. Whaley (North Dakota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It's Earth Day! (Little Critter) (Paperback)

This is a great books to teach kids and adults alike how easy it is to recycle without requiring a major overhaul to one's life. There are tips about conserving water, using your community's curb side recycling service, planting trees and more.