New Releases by Mercer Mayer

Little Critter explains the functions of all the body parts from mouth, eyes, and ears, to arms, hands, and legs. This low-key introduction is filled with little details and visual humor.

Little Critter and his mom go to the city.

All the many things a young child can do independently are demonstrated, such as tying shoes, riding a bike, and kicking a ball.

A trip to the beach with Grandma provides lots of fun and surprises.

No matter what a little boy pretends to be, cowboy, general, space cadet, robot, sea monster, or race care driver, his parents only seem to think about putting him to bed.

Traveling with his grandfather, a little monster discovers the variety of occupations in his community.

A little monster describes the people, activities, and buildings in his town.

Mr. Hippopotamus'' violent efforts to cure his lady friend''s hiccups become increasingly irritating to her--then he gets an attack.

Now back in print is the classic Mercer Mayer story of Professor Wormbog, who had collected every beast from A to Y. Now he is ready to find his Z beast--the elusive Zipperrump-a-Zoo. Full-color illustrations.

Relates the consequences of an elephant''s sneeze.

A little girl copes with a variety of animals who try to take over her things and order her about.

The final three classic wordless tales in Mayer''s beloved series are now released in attractive, low-priced hardcover editions. Full of warmhearted mischief and play, these books express the humorous trials and tribulations of friendship and the joy of summertime discovery. Illustrations.

A scary story followed by strange noises drives the campers inside during their night in the backyard.

The pesky nightmare in the closet won''t stay in there at night, even with the door closed all the way. When he gets out, what do you do? Comfort him and put him to bed, of course! The ultimate afraid-of-the-dark story has helped generations of kids deal with the nightmares in their own closets.A perennial favorite.