You Go First (Little Critter Series)

by Mercer Mayer

Overview

Join Little Critter^® as he learns why it’s important to be kind and treat others as you want to be treated instead of selfishly taking the first turn.

Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Tommy Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand that humorously portrays social and emotional issues that kids face to the Christian market with faith-based books featuring Little Critter.

In You Go First, Litter Critter loves being first—even if it hurts his family and friends. After several mistakes, Little Critter learns that the secret to getting along is treating others the way he wants to be treated—which, in Little Critter’s case, means letting someone else be first.

Based on Matthew 7:12, You Go First will teach children ages 2 to 6

• God’s reminder to “love others as yourself”
• How our actions and manners affect others
• What it means to put other’s needs first

Your family will also love and learn from the other Little Critter books in the Inspired Kids series:

• It’s True
• We All Need Forgiveness
• Being Thankful

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781400322459
Publisher:	Nelson, Tommy
Publication date:	10/15/2013
Series:	Little Critter Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	AD510L (what's this?)
Age Range:	2 - 4 Years

About the Author

Mercer
Mayer is the writer and illustrator for Little Monster^®
and Little Critter^® books. He began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966 and since that time, he has published over 300 titles. Mayer currently lives in New England with his wife Gina, who co-wrote many of the popular
Little Critter^® books. He has four children and two grandchildren.

Read an Excerpt

You Go First

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By MERCER MAYER

Thomas Nelson

Copyright © 2013 Mercer Mayer
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4003-2244-2

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CHAPTER 1

Today I helped Dad put up a new swing in our backyard.

I really wanted to be the first to try it, but Little Sister got to go first instead. It's not fair!

Mom made smiley face pancakes for breakfast and I helped. I wanted to have the first pancake, but Mom told me to give it to my baby brother because he's the littlest.

I never get to be first.

I wanted to be first on the school bus. I didn't mean to bump into Gabby. It was just an accident. But I did get to go first!

At snack, I thought Tiger might beat me to it, but I got the first milk. Hooray!

And at recess, I was first on the trampoline even though Gator might have been there one teensy second before me.

When it was time for Show and Tell, I jumped up instead of raising my hand. "Me first please, Miss Kitty!" I said.

I was so excited I kind of dropped my Show and Tell. It took a while to get the ants to go back to their farm. There was no more time for anyone else to do their Show and Tells. Oops!

Miss Kitty made a special announcement when school was over. She said there was going to be a class picnic with games and races and everything. "I hope I come in first and win a prize," I said.

"Little Critter, having fun isn't about being first," said Miss Kitty. "It's about enjoying time with your friends and family and appreciating them just as you like them to appreciate you.

God tells us in the Bible that we should treat others the way we want to be treated. Sometimes that means letting them go first. That shows you care, and caring is the secret to getting along."

(Continues...)

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Excerpted from You Go First by MERCER MAYER. Copyright © 2013 Mercer Mayer. Excerpted by permission of Thomas Nelson.
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