I Just Forgot (A Little Critter Book)

Paperback – Picture Book, August 18, 1999
24
English
0307119750
9780307119759
17 Aug
Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is having a very forgetful day in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s forgetting his lunchbox, forgetting to put on his rain boots, or forgetting to turn off the water, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about responsibility!

Reviews (177)

An amazing classic!

I read these books with my brothers when we were little kids and I bought them again to read to my 3 month old son so he can share in the memories we have with the Little Critter books. Such silly little stories and drawing, wonderful meanings, and easy to follow along pages. I can't wait until he is older so I can listen to his little voice read these to me. I love these books, especially this one. My brothers and I would laugh and laugh when my dad would read it. I can't wait for those fond memories with my own children.

Perfect for 1st graders and meeting AR reading goals

My daughter started out reading these books 13 years ago and now I have a son. I can tell you that having these books on hand helped her reach her AR reading goal every month in school. She could take the test on the book in 1st grade and really get points and awards in class which boosted her self esteem. We love the art of the newer critter books a bit better than the older ones but the stories are perfect. This time around I plan on getting lots of these books for my son because early reading is so essential!

Ooops don't we all?

Mercer Mayer are classic tales that touch your child's heart. Easy for them to understand, creative in message and all around one of the best children's authors I've come across! This one, I just forgot, is a classic tale of life. We all have forgotten at one time or another so a good lesson both ways. I really heart Mercer Mayer books!

This Book Is Awesome For My Kindergartener

My daughter is 6 and in Kindergarten. I had no idea what this book was, but wanted to add a book for her to my order. This turned out perfect for the both of us. It's all about how this little kid keeps saying "I forgot" when he makes really big mistakes and really big messes that are really hard for his mom to keep up with. LOL. Which is exactly what my daughter has been putting me through lately. It helped remind her how hard Mommy has to work to keep up with her "I forgots" and helped me realize, I need to try and not let the stress get to me too much, because slowly but surely she is learning and maturing. It just takes time. And Lord knows, so much patience. :)

Gender roles

This story is cute and funny but why oh why is critter’s MOM the only one to remind him of stuff! Considering removing it from my kid’s shelf because I don’t want him to think that I should be the only one helping him with daily tasks. Sigh.

Such a cute book

My daughter has a problem remembering things.. this book seemed to be all about her, she loved it! I had to read it 2x that night.

Children's Book

Mercer Mayer writes the cutest books! My grandchildren always loved the stories and finding the cricket or spider on the pages. These stories let them know it's ok to be human. Cute lessons to be learned.

this is a book for young mom to read.

This is a book for young mom to read. It encourages patient and understanding towards little people who are just practicing independence and responsibility.

Incomplete book

So book is not complete. Only has like 6-7 different pages that are out of order and also repeat themselves.

I Just Forgot (A Little Critter Book

Super cute book. I love buying my grandkids books that help teach them to read and have a laugh or two as they do so.

An amazing classic!

I read these books with my brothers when we were little kids and I bought them again to read to my 3 month old son so he can share in the memories we have with the Little Critter books. Such silly little stories and drawing, wonderful meanings, and easy to follow along pages. I can't wait until he is older so I can listen to his little voice read these to me. I love these books, especially this one. My brothers and I would laugh and laugh when my dad would read it. I can't wait for those fond memories with my own children.

Perfect for 1st graders and meeting AR reading goals

My daughter started out reading these books 13 years ago and now I have a son. I can tell you that having these books on hand helped her reach her AR reading goal every month in school. She could take the test on the book in 1st grade and really get points and awards in class which boosted her self esteem. We love the art of the newer critter books a bit better than the older ones but the stories are perfect. This time around I plan on getting lots of these books for my son because early reading is so essential!

Ooops don't we all?

Mercer Mayer are classic tales that touch your child's heart. Easy for them to understand, creative in message and all around one of the best children's authors I've come across! This one, I just forgot, is a classic tale of life. We all have forgotten at one time or another so a good lesson both ways. I really heart Mercer Mayer books!

This Book Is Awesome For My Kindergartener

My daughter is 6 and in Kindergarten. I had no idea what this book was, but wanted to add a book for her to my order. This turned out perfect for the both of us. It's all about how this little kid keeps saying "I forgot" when he makes really big mistakes and really big messes that are really hard for his mom to keep up with. LOL. Which is exactly what my daughter has been putting me through lately. It helped remind her how hard Mommy has to work to keep up with her "I forgots" and helped me realize, I need to try and not let the stress get to me too much, because slowly but surely she is learning and maturing. It just takes time. And Lord knows, so much patience. :)

Gender roles

This story is cute and funny but why oh why is critter’s MOM the only one to remind him of stuff! Considering removing it from my kid’s shelf because I don’t want him to think that I should be the only one helping him with daily tasks. Sigh.

Such a cute book

My daughter has a problem remembering things.. this book seemed to be all about her, she loved it! I had to read it 2x that night.

Children's Book

Mercer Mayer writes the cutest books! My grandchildren always loved the stories and finding the cricket or spider on the pages. These stories let them know it's ok to be human. Cute lessons to be learned.

this is a book for young mom to read.

This is a book for young mom to read. It encourages patient and understanding towards little people who are just practicing independence and responsibility.

Incomplete book

So book is not complete. Only has like 6-7 different pages that are out of order and also repeat themselves.

I Just Forgot (A Little Critter Book

Super cute book. I love buying my grandkids books that help teach them to read and have a laugh or two as they do so.

My Kids Love These Books!

My kids love these books. I read them to my 2 year old and 7 year old nearly everyday. Enjoyable for both ages. When I ask them to select a book for me to read, they usually select this one. It's also easy enough for my 7 year old to read.

Kids love this series

My grands adore this series. They goggle throughout the book. Nice illustrations. A fun read.

size

excuse me -- i am not a child book buyer by any means but for that price come on is this the norm (:>)

One of My Favorites!

This was one of my favorite books as a child. I bought these copies for friends for their baby showers.

Fantastic. LOVE LOVE LOVE

Wonderful series. Had as a child and I'm so glad I get to share them with my children now. They love them and they're great for teaching certain life lessons. They open up lots of conversations and they're really really great.

Nostalgia

I remember reading this when I was a kid. Bought it for my son and he loves it. Whenever he forgets something around the house, he says “I just forgot, like that book we read” lol

Memory lane

Loved this series as a child, planning to buy the rest for my child.

Nice gift for little kids

Gift for grandkids pillows i made with a story book pocket they all enjoyed them!

Book

Ita a book. Little one likes finding the spider and mouse.

Wonderful

Favorite books at grandmas we have a collection

Mercer Mayer books are great!

Purchased these books for my granddaughter. She absolutely loved them. Bought the same books for her dad when he was her age. He loved Mercer Mayer books too!!

Definitely Buy It.

I hadn't seen a Little Critter book since my childhood when I wandered into a used book store and saw one at 29 years of age. I was instantly filled with happiness. I bought all the ones they had and then Amazoned the rest. I love these simple, lovely books and my almost 2-year old son does too. Recommend for all children.

Awesome book

Such a great book for kids. I'm trying to get the collection going. They love this book!!!

Great price

We live little critter books and the price is great !

Relatable book for kids. (and parents)

We love the Little Critter books. The kids find him very relatable and the pictures always make them laugh. Little Critter is very forgetful just like my 5 year old, so of course he loves this book. And Little Critter has the same chores he does.

Great book

Great book on responsibility

Great book for kids

My son loves these books! They teach amazing lessons. I think we may own every Bernstein bear book.

Just how I remember them.

I read Mercer Mayer books when I was younger and loved them, so I decided to get my child some. They are the same as they were, however, these books are very floppy, so I would recommend they be for a littler older children who know to respect books. My son is 2 and we read them at night so that I am holding them instead of him. Still good books though.

Critter Book

I love these books. Great value.

So entertaining!

I bought this trying to get my son to read more and the way He laughed and grew so excited to turn the pages of the book, made me so excited! Great condition.

Excellent teaching tool for parents or childred

I purchased these Mercer Mayer books for out youngest son Darius, as teaching tools for "life" concepts. Of late, I've been giving them to my adult children as teaching tools for LIFE concepts, they cross the generational gap easily. My older boy, Ben (twenty-eight) was initially aggravated, but he read it, smiled. We talked, he assured me that he now "get's it". I would highly recommend these for any parent.

Good Story for Children

I bought this book for a beginning reader and although some of the words would be hard for the reader to read from sight reading a parent can sit with them and help them learn how to read the story and understand it more clearly. The drawings were classic through the book and easy to draw the child into the story. I can't wait until the child I bought this book for is able to read it to me and then to read the story to her younger sister.

Four Stars

Good and very repetitive

Adorable book

I read the Mercer Mayer books to my sons when they were little and I still have a couple that I cannot part with. These are just adorable books with good messages in them. Truly the Mercer Mayer books are a feel good book. My personal favorite was one called "Just Grandma and Me" as my sons loved my mom so much when they were small. There are many to choose from.

Colorful pictures

Cute story line

Toddler approved

Daughter loves this book

A very Good Book

I chose this rating because I am familiar with Mercer Mayer's books. This book was for my great granddaughter for whom I read the book. She was delighted as were my children and my grandchildren. As we have worn out many of our children's books through the many members of my family, I intend to collect other Mercer Mayer books for another generation of children.. Elissa

Great

Great item

GOOD BOOK 📖! .......

IT IS A GIFT 🎁!

Great

Great

My daughter loves it!

Easy read

Love Little Critter

This Mercer Mayer hit is relatable for parents and children. We love Little Critter in our home!

Cute story

Cute story. My son usually picks this as his bedtime read over his other easy readers

Love it. Perfect size for reading

Love it. Perfect size for reading. Always loved these books and shows when I was younger, so I'm glad to share it with my son now. Came as expected.

Love it

I love these books they teach kids a great lesson and my daughter loves it too. Fast shipping!!!

Love Little Critter books

Ever have a child who forgets to do something 2 seconds after telling them to do it?? If so (which is probably all kids!) this book is so appropriately written and cute. Love all the little critter books and this one she could really relate to!

Grandsons enjoyed

Cute book

Great for toddlers

Love this series

Cute anytime stories!

Little children can relate. Fun to read at bedtime. My children loved them.

Cute

I had this book when I was a child and loved it, so I just had to buy it to read to my own children. The story is adorable and the pictures are attractive and catch your attention. I love the various critters they incorporate into each book like, especially the mouse!

Five Stars

A Christmaspresent for my son.

Little kids can relate...

Love the little critter books because they are from a kids perspective. In this one the little critter seems to forget a lot of things he is supposed to do. I think little kids can relate to that.

Love it!

Childhood classic love it!

One of our favorites

Good story, love this book!

Five Stars

this book was one of our favorites, the pages turn easier on this soft cover book

so helpful

best help for parents teaching childern

Fun to read

Cute book

Ok

Good book

Great book

Kids thought the book was really good

Love these books

I enjoy the Mercer Mayer books. They have great lessons and are a blast to look at. My 16 month daughter enjoys looking at the pictures, always entertaining and fun, especially the little critters, (spider and mouse in this book) that appear in just about each section giving kids something to find while reading. Will be getting a collection of these!

AAAA

Love it

childrens library

We keep over 100 books on our grandsons shelves at any one time. He enjoys reading about 3-5 books per night and we have done this since he was very young. You never know which book they will enjoy most and when he grows out of them we pass them to family and friends.

Little critter book

Not a very good book

Loved it

Gift

My kiddos love these books

My kiddos love these books. They can relate to almost all the stories. We have fun reading them together.

Great buy!

My daughter reads this all the time and definitely think this book is about her. So cute!

Cute stories

My grandson. Loves this series

They loved the silliness

Read it to my kinders and 1st graders. They loved the silliness. Good book to read to kids.

Five Stars

great book for my 6 years old. very easy for kids to read

Love these cute fun books

My niece loves this book, I’ll read it to her twice before bedtime often 😊

Love it! And will get more

My son now remembers to close the fridge from this book lol. Love it! And will get more soon

Mercer Mayer books are the BEST. We own at least 15 books now

Mercer Mayer books are the BEST. We own at least 15 books now. The stories are always funny and relevant to my 5 year old granddaughter.

Awesome.

Great grandchild gift.

Five Stars

A cute book at a good price!

Five Stars

Perfect condition

Cute Book

My 18 month old loves the Little Critter books. This one is super cute.

Fun for Kids

This is one of my favorite Little Critter books.

Five Stars

Love to read some storys to my son

Just like her lol

We bought this for our granddaughter for Christmas. She brings one home from the school library all the time. She really likes this book because she says it seems like someone wrote this book about her. She loves having one of her own :)

It was ok. It didn't have any strategies to ...

It was ok. It didn't have any strategies to help our 6 year old remember some things. It was just a book about forgetting.

This is a good book for beginner readers

This is a good book for beginner readers. The sentences are simple and the story is short enough for them to read on their own. They can also relate to the story

What kid hasn't said "I Just Forgot"?

This is a cute little story of little critter doing his chores. It is easy to read. My daughter is 6 years old and working on her reading, and this is just right for her to practice, she also loves the story. If your kid loves little critter, this is a great addition to their collection.

Five Stars

I love little critter books since I was a child and love reading them to my children. Great messages!

Five Stars

Love this book....helps hijab children see that "forgetting" causes issues but they can be fixed!

Loved this book for my grand children.

I love the “Little Critter” books. Good reading for life lessons for little folks.

Five Stars

Cute book

Great book. My toddler is in love

This book is awesome. My toddler really loves it.

THESE BOOKS ARE A MUST FOR YOUR CHILDREN, YOU AND GRANDPARENTS, ETC.

IF YOU HAVE NEVER READ THESE BOOKS TO YOUR CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN, YOU ARE MISSING SO MUCH AND SO IS EVERYONE. GET THE ENTIRE SERIES. THEY ARE WONDERFUL BOOKS. WHEN YOUR CHILDREN LEARN TO READ, THEY WILL WANT TO READ THEM TO YOU.

Cute little book

This is a cute little book. It could probably be more clever but the message is good - I try to remember but sometimes I forget - it creates a forum for discussion with your little one. Of course it has the cute Critter illustrations.

Little Critter

Any Little Critter book is my favorite. They have been for 30 years.

I just forgot...

One of the few books my son will read over and over. Easy to understand, and beautiful artwork.

A favorite author of my daughter when she was growing up--now ...

A favorite author of my daughter when she was growing up--now it's a pleasure to purchase these fun and fast stories for her kids!

Great!

I love it and so does my 5 1/2 year old granddaughter! She can relate! :-)

Five Stars

Perfect book, bought it for my daughter 30 years ago and now for my new grandson.

Five Stars

Mayer is on of our favorite writers.

Five Stars

My forgetful child relates to this really well. I know that I'm not alone.

Not my favorite Little Critter book

Not my favorite Little critter book. I was disappointed because I don't think the lesson was as Clear for my son as in Most of the series.

fun fun fun for my little man

Good book to remind little ones to follow through with tasks. We live the silly little critter books.

Gift

Kids loved it!! Was a gift.

Five Stars

Love the book

Loved these books growing up! Bought as a gift,

Loved these books growing up! Bought as a gift, great quality. Good purchase and better deal than a box store!

I'm always looking for good books that relate to children's problems

As a preschool play therapist, I'm always looking for good books that relate to children's problems. All the Little Critter books work well for that.

Little Critter Book

These books have always been a favorite of my grandchildren. They read them both at home and at school. Each subject has touched their lives in one way or the other.

Great for kids

Yeah, we love this series! Our kids can listen to any of them any night before bed!

Love this book!

This book is so cute and matched my sons personality perfectly! He always says "I forgot" and thought this book was about him! Very cute. :) we read very often.

Little Critter Lessons

I read Mercer Mayer's books to my children when they were young...25 years ago...but these Little Critter books do not age. The stories and lessons are just as fresh and enjoyable as they ever were! Highly recommended!

Five Stars

Awesome classic books!

Cute

Good read for a 6 year and good story too.

Love

I have the whole collection and just love to read them to my children and now my grandchild !

Five Stars

My grandson loves the Little Critter stories and I can't wait to read this one to him. .

Such a cute book. Read this one to my ...

Such a cute book. Read this one to my children and now bought it for my granddaughter.

Five Stars

Little critter is so sweet and natural. My kids loved him when they were young. Now grandson does too.

Classic Mercer Mayer!

Brings a smile even though you are glad this little tyke isn't living in your house! I just hope my 2 year old trouble maker doesn't get any ideas from this book!

Five Stars

My daughter loves this book!

It happens to us oldies too.

A gift for a young reader.

I'm Forgetful, too!

I am going to use this book to teach children about being forgetful. I am then going to discuss their responsibilities and the consequence of forgetfulness.

Five Stars

I bought this for my granddaughter. I think she likes it, never heard otherwise.

Very true. It works for us all.

Very true. It works for us all.

Five Stars

All is good

Five Stars

Good book

10/10 would recommend

Amazing book! So much fun to read with loved ones.

Five Stars

great

I just forgot - learning tool

This was the opinion of my grandaughter (4 years old) after reading the book with me (grandmother) Maria Cecilia explained to me: " look , Little Critter behaves very bad -she didn't like the disorder around the Little Critter-, ¿why the mother allows him to through things in the floor?; also she didn't like the image of the Critter when is not obeying his mother. She asked me is he is not going to school where one learn good things. At the end, I asked: ¿Did you like the story? "She said, yes, but I do not want to read it again".

Cute

Cute book! A good read for kids who are learning to read.

Great book

What a fun book!

Kids enjoy it

Love this book!

Four Stars

Good book for children

Five Stars

Excellent seller & product.

Perfect

Anything Mercer Mayer is a winner!

Five Stars

this book will probably remind me of my kids.

Five Stars

Great book for a beginner reader like my 5 year old.

My girls love the Mercer Mayer books and I can't blame them

My girls love the Mercer Mayer books and I can't blame them. Make us laugh and teach us things at the same time. Can't go wrong.

Five Stars

Love read with my son and it was a good book

Five Stars

Cute story.

Five Stars

reading program rewrds-very pleased with quality and speed of delivery.

These little critter books are always loved by kids!

All my kids loved when we read the Mercer Mayer books, so now they will have copies to read to their own little ones!

Great Series

Great book series that my kids love. I bought these for presents for nephews. The series is really entertaining and fun.

Another great little book by Mercer Mayer

How can you not love Mercer Mayer's books?

This is adorable! And helped my daughter feel that she's not ...

This is adorable! And helped my daughter feel that she's not alone in the "I forgot" drama.

Great Book

Great pictures and easy to read for a 5 year old. He loves to these books and the great illustrations let add to the story.

Five Stars

Chose this to help start our baby's book collection so mommy could start reading to him.

Great Book

Grandsons love to have me read this book to them.

Four Stars

gift

Great book

My 4 year old grandson loves all these books. They're fun, funny and teach without kids knowing it.

Its cute with a great story!

My grandson loves this book! Its cute with a great story!

I just love all these little books.

I have a son that has a problem of always forgetting, so I ordered this little book as a 'gag.gift' for his 65th birthday in July. :-)

GREAT BOOK TO READ TO CHILDREN

BOOK RECEIVED IN NEW CONDITION. THE MERCER MEYER BOOKS ARE A GREAT ADDITION TO TEACHERS LIBRARY.

Great Book

Great book. My little one loves it. Its cute yet short so it allows for a quick read before bed.

Good Story

This is a Christmas gift for a little friend and I found the pictures cute and the book charming. I am sure she will like it.

Great kids book!!!

Great book!!!A great edition to your child's. Book collection!

Fun Little Book

I got this book for my niece for Christmas, but I have to admit to like reading it for myself. It brought back memories of elementary school. Maybe I should just grow up...or not! Recommended for your elementary school relatives/children.

love this!

I remember reading this book with my mom when I was a kid and now I ordered it for my daughter. she's still too young to understand but I think it's perfect

Five Stars

ok

Five Stars

Just love these books Perfect reading for children

Cute

A very cute book for my granddaughter. I am buying the collection little by little. Love these books. It actually sounded like Nana!

Five Stars

My grandson loved this book.

Wonderful

Little Critter books are sweet and charming. Perfect bedtime stories. Read them to my son and now plan to read them to my Grandson.

cute

I used to read these books to my children. They are cute with good messages and fun illustrations. Perfect for those times when you need a short book to read.

Five Stars

Great, love it!

Loves these books!

I just love this book series! I read them growing up and now I'm reading them to my son. The book was in great shaped when it arrived.

Love it!

Little Critter is still my favorite! My grandson will love it as did his dad!

Five Stars

THis is the cutest story ever! My grandson loves it!

Awesome

Love these books!!!!! How many times have you said "I just forgot" this book makes just as much sense now as it did back then.

Love it!

This book has been a long time favorite of mine. I read it t of my children and just purchased it for my grandson.

what can I say...

I love Mercer Mayer books, I have since I was a child. I am collecting as many as I can.

Five Stars

Great and timeless book series.

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