Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter^® in this My First I Can Read story.

Little Critter has a day off from school!

When Little Critter^® feels just a little sick, Mom lets him stay home from school. Hooray! But between visiting the doctor and staying inside all day, missing school is not what Little Critter expected.

Little Critter: Just a Little Sick is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

What happens when a fun day off turns into a boring day in?

• Funny Kids Book: Join Little Critter as he discovers that staying home from school isn’t the party he imagined.
• Feeling Sick: A gentle and reassuring story that helps children understand what it’s like to feel under the weather and have to rest.
• Social Emotional Learning: A lighthearted tale about managing expectations and appreciating the everyday routine of going to school.
• Perfect for Early Readers: With simple sentences and word repetition, this My First I Can Read book helps build confidence for new readers.