"Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is trying his best to be a help to his mother...Whether he's trying to make breakfast, mow the lawn, or carry the groceries--maybe it's Little Critter who needs some help after all"--

A little monster describes his collection of items whose names represent the letters of the alphabet.

A small animal uses his imagination to avoid going to bed, but finally has to admit that he is sleepy.

Provides examples of opposites in brief stories, verses, and labeled illustrations.

A good big brother takes his energetic little sister to the park for an exhausting day.

A boy cleans up his messy room to try to find his baseball mitt.

Little Critter has a happy Easter going to church, coloring eggs, having a picnic lunch, and hunting for Easter eggs.

Animals enjoy the activities and holidays of each season.

Oliver the kitten follows Dodger, a streetwise dog, and joins his canine gang on Fagin's barge.