Join Mercer Mayer’s beloved character Little Critter and Little Sister as they get ready for school in this My First I Can Read book! It’s the night before the first day of school and Little Sister is ready. Backpack—check! Pencils—check! Notebook—check! But wait, where is her favorite stuffed toy, Lucky Ducky? Little Critter helps out in this My First I Can Read story by beloved author-illustrator Mercer Mayer. Young readers will love the fun illustrations in Little Critter: Lucky Ducky’s Very First Day of School, and the simple text will resonate with new readers. This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations, which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. 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.