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Little Critter's Manners — Content Guide for Parents

By Mercer MayerRandom House Children's Books2020-07-07ISBN 978198483093748 pages
Little Critter's Manners

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

A Little Critter book featuring two classic stories--a fun way to teach children about the importance of having good manners!

Mercer Mayer's Little Critter learns lessons about manners in these classic, humorous, and heartwarming stories. Featuring Just Say Please and I'm Sorry, this two-in-one picture book is an excellent way to teach little ones the difference between good and bad manners.

Just Say Please
Little Critter and his classmates learn important lessons about good manners! Both parents and children alike will enjoy this amusing story--a great way to educate children about the importance of "please and thank you"!

I'm Sorry
Little Critter is having a very bad day! He used his brother's blanket as a cape, and he forgot his sister's jump rope at the park. But no matter what happens, he always remembers to apologize! A perfect way to remind little ones to say "I'm sorry!"

More two-in-one books featuring Little Critter:
It's Bedtime, Little Critter!
Just Me and My Mom/Just Me and My Dad
Just Grandma, Grandpa, and Me
Just Me and My Buddies
Just My Brother, Sister, and Me
All That I Can Be

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Little Critter's Manners appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in 'Little Critter's Manners'. The book focuses on teaching good manners through humorous and heartwarming stories without any depiction of physical conflict or aggression. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The stories are light-hearted and aim to teach children about manners in a fun way.

  • Does Little Critter's Manners have violence?

    No violence is present in 'Little Critter's Manners'. The book focuses on teaching good manners through humorous and heartwarming stories without any depiction of physical conflict or aggression.

  • Does Little Critter's Manners have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The stories are light-hearted and aim to teach children about manners in a fun way.

  • Does Little Critter's Manners have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. While some sources mention that recent Little Critter books are labeled as faith-based, this specific book does not contain explicit religious practices or themes.

  • Does Little Critter's Manners have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on social themes like manners and family life without addressing race as a central topic.

  • Does Little Critter's Manners have profanity?

    No profanity is present in 'Little Critter's Manners'. The language used is suitable for preschoolers and early readers, emphasizing positive social interactions.

  • Does Little Critter's Manners have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'Little Critter's Manners'. The book focuses on manners rather than environmental issues, although some related titles in the series may address such topics.

  • Does Little Critter's Manners have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is aimed at young children and focuses on manners, making it appropriate for the target age group.

  • Does Little Critter's Manners have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features characters in family settings but does not promote traditional or modern gender expectations.

  • Does Little Critter's Manners have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in 'Little Critter's Manners'. The search results primarily discuss other works and general LGBTQ+ topics, not specific content from this book.

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