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I Was So Mad (Little Critter) (Look-Look) [Paperback]

Mercer Mayer
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

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November 1, 2000 3 - 7 yearsLook-Look430L (What's this?)
Mercer Mayer's very popular Little Critter stars in a picture book about feeling angry. With minimal text and funny illustrations to spell out every new situation, the book shows the Critter family saying no to everything Little Critter wants to do. He can't keep frogs in the tub. He can't help paint the house. Finally, mad at the world, Little Critter announces he will run away. When pals come by and ask him to come and play baseball, our young hero's mood quickly changes. He grabs his bat and heads off for the game, telling himself he can run away another day if he is still so mad.

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Product Details

  • Age Range: 3 - 7 years
  • Paperback: 24 pages
  • Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (November 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0307119394
  • ISBN-13: 978-0307119391
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.2 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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My 2 year old son loves this book. Julie A. Scarpa  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
I read this book so many times to them that they all had it memorized. Daniel Harris  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book to Read To Toddler November 20, 2003
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Format:Paperback
My husband and I love to read "I Was so Mad" along with our 21 month old daughter. The short story easily depicts the everyday frustrations that little ones run into and their feeling "mad" when they can not do what they want but then finding an alternative that does make them happy. Our daughter loves the pictures as well as helping us read along and say "So Mad" at the end of many of the pages. All in all- it's one of our favorites.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Easy-Reader! November 18, 2000
Format:Paperback
I Was So Mad. By Mercer Mayer. Golden Book, 1983. 24 pages.

Little critters are obviously no exception to the repeated "no" that children hear throughout a day, according to Mercer Mayer in his book "I Was So Mad." Little Critter never gets to do anything he wants-even tickling the goldfish and keeping frogs in the bathtub are off limits. His family finally makes him "so mad" that he decides to run away, until he is at last granted permission to play with his friends. Although illustrations take up a good deal of the white space in this Level 2 easy reader, the large, dark, typeface remains easy to follow. Repetitions of "I was so mad" and "No, you can't" help the young reader get through some of the more unfamiliar passages yet are not monotonous as they are an integral part of the plot. The adorable watercolor and ink illustrations follow the text closely, and serve as a tool for the child trying to decode what Little Critter is not allowed to do. This delightful book serves as a good foundation for the six to eight year old reader who is learning that there is meaning behind the text he reads. Children will easily relate to Little Critter's complaints and likely will recall similar experiences, bringing them even more enjoyment while reading. Undoubtedly, Little Critter will quickly become a favorite friend for the beginning reader.

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4.0 out of 5 stars I Was So Mad by Mercer Mayer December 14, 2000
Format:Paperback
I think I Was So Mad, along with the other Mercer Mayer books, is a great book that kids can relate to and learn from. In this book, Little Critter espresses his feelings of frustration and of being angry in a way that most children do in at least one point of time in their life. I enjoyed reading Mercer Mayer books as a child and even now i can't help picking up one of these simple books to read when i see one.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars A little bit too negative for my liking.
I was not happy with the story line continuously going in a negative direction. It would have been better if the book would have included a lesson learned.
Published 16 days ago by jdtct1994
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for teaching about emotions
I used this book to teach children on the autism spectrum ages 3-6 about anger and how to deal with it. They really enjoyed the story!
Published 17 days ago by Cassandra Crabtree
1.0 out of 5 stars not a good thing to teach
the book leaves the kid with a lot of ideas of what mischevous stuff to do...
Really didn't like it, gave it away fast!
Published 1 month ago by Sandi
4.0 out of 5 stars I Was So Mad
My grandson enjoyed this book. I suspected a 3 year old would like a book that expresses his anger at not always having his own way.
Published 2 months ago by marci deutscher
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for kids!
My son who is 2 loves this book. Highly recommended! Loves to have it read to him and the illustrations really grab the kids eyes!
Published 2 months ago by Nathan Byrd
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Little Critter Book
My niece loves the Little Critter Books and this one is no different. She would have me read them to her all the time if I could.
Published 3 months ago by Nick
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is so cute!
All of Mercer Mayer's books are really cute and entertaining, and this wonderful book lives up to that for sure!!
Published 3 months ago by Jean1992
5.0 out of 5 stars Everybody gets mad, right?!
I think it's good to show kids real stuff and if you can do it in a fun way that interests them, so much the better. Everybody, including little tiny guys, get mad. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Caralucy
4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable!
Tells a story without being preachy. Kids get mad. Adults get mad, but it's okay when you work things out. A very good Mercer Mayer book. 4 stars! Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. M. Ballard
4.0 out of 5 stars Characters A 5 Year Old Relates To
Any 5 year old will relate to the characters in these Little Critters series of books. Moms and Dads will recognize their little ones in Mayer's characters.
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