by Mercer Mayer
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.
| Topics: | Anger |
| ISBN: | 9780307119391 |
| Page count: | 24 |
| Recommended ages: | Ages 3 through 7 |
| Grade level: | Grades PK through 2 |
| Printed in: | USA |
Customers find the story relatable for kids, with simple text and expressive illustrations that help build understanding of anger. Some say kids enjoy it and it can support emotional awareness. However, others were disappointed by the ending, noting it feels unresolved and may require extra discussion; one reviewer felt it wasn’t suitable for therapy due to the lack of coping/problem-solving guidance.
