About the Book Readers are invited to join Little Critter as he gets in touch with nature. Full color. Book Synopsis Join Mercer Mayers classic and beloved character, Little Critter (R) as he goes green in this My First I Can Read book! Little Critter learns that planting his own garden is a lot of fun and a lot of work. But the result--a green, green garden--is something he can cherish and enjoy. Little Critter: A Green, Green Garden is a My First I Can Read book, which means its perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey. From the Back Cover Little Critter (R) and his family plant some vegetables. After lots of watering, weeding, and waiting, they enjoy a delicious meal--all from their green, green garden.