Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter, as he and his classmates take a field trip into the woods to study their natural surroundings.  There are plenty of surprises in the great outdoors! Kids will enjoy laughing along with Little Critter and his classmates. Little Critter: Exploring the Great Outdoors is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey. Little Critter ® loves nature! Little Critter and his classmates take a field trip into the woods to study their natural surroundings. They see little bugs, big trees, and lots of animal tracks. There’s so much to see and do and explore! Little Critter discovers that there are plenty of surprises in store when it comes to the great outdoors. Young readers will love the fun illustrations in Little Critter: Exploring the Great Outdoors , and the simple text will resonate with the littlest of learners. Mercer Mayer  is the creator of the enduringly popular Little Critter books. Drawing from his own childhood adventures for inspiration, Mayer has created a beloved and classic character in Little Critter. You can visit him at littlecritter.com.