Mercer
Mayer is one of the world's most beloved children's' book author and
illustrator. He is probably best known for his children's book series about a
lovable furry character named Little Critter. This adorable little “monster” gets
into all the usual childhood mishaps with his mother, father and little sister.
Little Critter learns about sharing, being afraid, having patience and have fun
with his friends and family.
Little
Critter books are excellent resources to help children understand and cope with
life's many little issues. Children can laugh at their own foibles seen in his
antics. Mercer Mayer has also written a series about Little Monster. If you
like these characters you want these free
printable Little Critter activities.
Start
by printing the free printable Little Critter coloring pages that the author has kindly provided on his
website. There are lots of fun pictures from the books for you to color. Little
Critter is always surrounded by lots of animal friends, like cute spiders,
friendly snakes, cuddly kittens, sweet puppies, cheerful bugs and
other...well... little critters!
Next
get a whole booklet of free printable Little Critter activity pages, games and puzzles. Then you have to scoop up
the free printable Little
Monster coloring pages and
games. Preschool kids will love the activities and coloring pages for car rides,
rainy days and sick days. Babysitters, bring a supply of coloring pages with
you when you babysit. Kids will love you. Check out the entire collection
of Little Critter
learning activities.
DL-TK
has free printable Little Critter paper dolls. Scroll down for several outfits to print in
black and white (and use as coloring pages) or in color if you prefer. Children
will enjoy listening to the stories and then making their paper doll. Kids can
retell the story using their paper doll to help. This craft is perfect for
preschool, day care, summer reading programs, library story hour and day camp.
Little Critter and Little
Monster have been loved by children since Mercer Mayer created them in 1975. I
love the books but my favorite of his books will always be "There's a
Nightmare in My Closet"and "There's an Alligator Under My Bed"
and "There is Something In My Attic." Being an easily frightened child,
I could relate to the no-nonsense coping skills used by the intrepid children
in these whimsical stories. My children have always loved these books
