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Just a Mess

by Mercer Mayer · 1987

Little Critter seriesNext:Little Critter's Bedtime Storybook(1987) →

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Mercer Mayer's Little Critter has made quite the mess in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's shoving junk under the bed, cramming toys in the closet, or overstuffing drawers with clothes, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach kids about picking up after themselves!

Genre
humorhumorMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisanimalsanimalsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1980s1980sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 24 pages

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