"Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is trying his best to be a help to his mother...Whether he's trying to make breakfast, mow the lawn, or carry the groceries--maybe it's Little Critter who needs some help after all"--

Though playing with a friend can be a great deal of fun, it's good to be alone sometimes too.

Little Critter and his mother take a trip to the city exploring the department stores and museums.

Little Critter's new pet kitty tangles up his mom's knitting, knocks over the trash, and gets trapped high up in a tree, causing his family to become frustrated with the cat.

When Little Critter hosts a pet fair at school, that features animals big and small, furry and feathery, he finds himself wanting a pet.

Little Critter and his classmates take a field trip into the woods to study their natural surroundings. They see little bugs, big trees, and lots of animal tracks. There's so much to see and do and explore! Little Critter discovers that there are plenty of surprises in store when it comes to the great outdoors.