Just for You (Little Critter) (Look-Look) [Paperback]

Mercer Mayer (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Look-Look

This genuinely funny picture book is a classic -- one of the first that starred Mercer Mayer's popular Little Critter. In this title, young readers see Little Critter trying very hard to be a good helper. Unfortunately, something always seems to get in his way. When he tries to dry dishes for his mother, the dishes grow slippery. When he makes an effort not to splash water out of the tub, a storm comes up. On and on it goes, with Little Critter and his good intentions making readers laugh with him from start to finish.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (June 30, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 030711838X
• ISBN-13: 978-0307118387
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.2 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( M ) > Mayer, Mercer

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

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Delight To Read, November 24, 2002

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Amy Wertheim "Lioness" (San Francisco & The Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Just for You (Little Critter) (Look-Look) (Paperback)

This book absolutely enraptured me as a child back in the 70's, and now, with the anticipated birth of my own first child, this is one of the staple books with which I will start my baby's library. The gentle, sweet storyline combined with charmingly detailed drawings will entertain your little one time after time. There's always something new to discover with each reading, and they will help nurture that special close bond between you and your little one that only comes from sharing wonderful books together. This book is THE classic of Mercer Mayer books, and every child should have a copy of "Just For You", just for them.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Special Childhood Memory Returns, September 22, 1998

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Lori Klein ([e-mail]) (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Just for You (Turtleback)

This book was a part of my childhood and just recently I was given it again (hardback) for my 25th birthday. After reading it for the first time in many, many years, it was just as I had remembered. Not only are the little critters adorable, but the stories are touching. This book has special meaning to me because as a child, my mother and I would read it together, and I was alot like the little critter in this book. Always trying to do something nice for mom, but somehow messing it up. This book teaches children it is not neccesarily how you do something, but why you did it that means the most!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this was one of my childhood favorites!!, November 3, 2005

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Suzanne "srrn74" (Potomac, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Just for You (Little Critter) (Look-Look) (Paperback)

This was one of the few books I remember as a child and now love to read to my own 4yr old daughter. This one and All By Myself, Just Go To Bed and Just a Toy are, in my opinion, the best Little Critter books! Enjoy!