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Little Critter 12-Book Phonics Fun!: A Box of 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (I Can Read Phonics) by Mercer Mayer||Mercer Mayer [Paperback Book]
Little Critter 12-Book Phonics Fun!: A Box of 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (I Can Read Phonics) by Mercer Mayer||Mercer Mayer [Paperback Book]
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Such a very cute book set my granddaughter is going to love this for Christmas
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2025-12-20
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I love them . Perfect for a Child beginning to read!
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2025-09-02
A** H**y
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Love these books for my son! He has struggled with reading for a while but he is doing so well with these books. The price is definitely worth it, not too expensive but super cute books for beginning reader.
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2025-05-04
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My la mage was empty. Thank you
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2026-01-14
R**l
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Not the base books I remember. Quality isn’t great. But are still cute and will get some use out of them.
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2025-12-13
l**e
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I only received one of the books that I purchased, but all of the others were not in the package. I tried to get my money back, but the seller disputed.
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2025-11-29
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The book suggest what we need just to start my Grandson learning to read amazing.
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2025-11-12
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My kids love these! Perfect little books. About 4” tall and wide.
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2025-10-16
K**i R**e E**s
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super cute! smaller in size than imagined but love the idea! Also love that it comes with a holding case
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2025-10-14
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This is an excellent product. It’s good for beginner readers.
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2025-10-03
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Very happy with these of books. Easy for the little hands to hold. And the phonics in the beginning of the book are fantastic.
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2025-09-24
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Says delivered and never received so no I wouldn’t recommend
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2025-09-10
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i’ve been working with my 2 year old with this & I love it
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2025-09-07
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Love the Little Critter books. Can't wait to start reading these to my grandson.
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2025-09-06
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My younger grandkids were starting to read absolutely love these little books.
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2025-06-30
S**y
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I use to read this books when I was a kid my kids love to read to
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2025-06-18
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Helpful resource for students learning…
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2025-10-04
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These are exactly what I’ve been looking for.
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2025-08-24
S**a R**d
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My grands are gonna love these
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2026-01-29
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My grandson absolutely loves these!!!!!
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2025-12-15
About this product
Highlights
Fun set of 12 mini-books perfect for ages 3-6 to boost early reading skills.
Features short and long vowel sounds to build strong phonics foundation.
Classic Little Critter stories make learning to read engaging and silly.
Expert-reviewed phonics content supports decoding and spelling abilities.
Great for home, preschool, or kindergarten reading practice and fun.
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Brandharpercollins
Dangerous Goods Or Hazardous MaterialsNo
Contains Batteries Or Cells?None
AuthorMercer Mayer||Mercer Mayer
LanguageEnglish
Year2012
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Product description
This set of 12 simple and fun Little Critter® storybooks is an excellent choice to share at home or in the preschool or kindergarten classroom. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children ages 3 to 6. Enter into the world of reading with I Can Read Phonics! 
Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter, as he helps kids learn to read!
This 12-book program helps build a foundation for a lifetime of reading fun. The simple stories are full of silly Little Critter antics and feature short and long vowel sounds.
Reviewed by a phonics expert, each of the simple stories in this box set is designed to teach kids how to master reading while having fun with Little Critter.
Phonics teaches children the relationship between letters and the sounds they make. A child who has mastered these relationships has an excellent foundation for learning to read and spell. According to the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, a child who has learned phonics has a method to recognize familiar words and "decode" unfamiliar ones.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN/ISSN: 9780061478253
Year: 2012
Language: English
Cover Type: Paperback Book
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Introduction
Remember those early reading days when phonics made everything click? Now, bring that magic home with this Little Critter 12-Book Phonics Fun! set. Perfect for kids ages 3 to 6, these mini-books feature Mercer Mayer’s beloved Little Critter as he embarks on silly adventures designed to teach short and long vowel sounds. It’s like storytime and phonics practice rolled into one fun package. Inside this box, you’ll find 12 simple yet engaging mini-books that build a solid foundation for reading. Each story is crafted to help little learners master the relationship between letters and sounds—a key skill for decoding new words and boosting confidence. Plus, these books have been reviewed by a phonics expert, so you know they’re both educational and entertaining. Whether you’re a parent looking to supplement activity time at home or a teacher wanting a classroom hit, this set fits right in. The stories are bite-sized, making reading approachable and enjoyable without overwhelming young readers. And of course, it’s all wrapped up in the charming world of Little Critter, whose antics keep kids giggling and turning pages. Inside the box: 12 mini-books featuring short and long vowel sounds from the I Can Read Phonics series by Mercer Mayer. Ready to turn reading practice into a fun adventure? Grab this set and watch your little one’s confidence—and love for books—grow with every page!
Q&A
What age group is this phonics book set best for?
It's ideal for children ages 3 to 6, perfect for preschool and kindergarten learners.
Does this set focus on any specific phonics skills?
Yes, it teaches short and long vowel sounds to help kids master reading.
Can this be used both at home and in classrooms?
Absolutely! It's great for sharing at home or supplementing preschool and kindergarten lessons.
Who is the author and what makes these books special?
Mercer Mayer, with beloved Little Critter stories that make phonics fun and engaging.
What if my child doesn’t like the books?
We offer hassle-free returns to ensure you’re happy with your purchase.
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