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The New Baby (Little Critter)

By Mercer Mayer

Adjectives

heartwarming humorous relatable

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Little Critter is excited to welcome his new baby sister! He tries to read to her, make her laugh, and tell her jokes, but she doesn't seem to respond. Despite these challenges, Little Critter discovers the joys of being a big brother and learns how to bond with his new sibling.

About the author

Mercer Mayer is a well-loved author and illustrator from America, best known for creating the Little Critter series. His charming stories and colourful pictures have delighted children for many years. Mercer Mayer enjoys bringing friendly animal characters to life, making reading fun and helping children discover the joy of books.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2001

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