Staying Well

This special collection features four entertaining stories about health and staying well (“This Is My Body,” “Taking Care of Mom,” “I Was So Sick,” “The Loose Tooth”) and uses words and phrases to help children who are developing reading abilities. As always, the beloved and internationally acclaimed Little Critter character is the center of attention and action.

Mercer Mayer is one of the most prolific, talented, beloved, and bestselling children's book authors and illustrators of all time. He began writing and illustrating children's books in 1966, and since that time, he has published over three hundred titles. Open almost any of the award-winning author/illustrator's books, and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. His legendary books and quintessential characters are classic favorites of kids and families around the globe and address timeless subjects that every child experiences, such as going to the dentist or being scared of big thunderstorms. The books provide great lessons, and the author inserts his gentle humor to show how the adorable critter and monster characters deal with common issues, thus providing wonderful child development and socialization skills support within creative storytelling venues.