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Little Critter: Lucky Ducky's Very First Day of School

by Mercer Mayer

A first-day-of-school story for beginning readers

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A first-day-of-school story for beginning readers

As Little Sister prepares for her first day of school, her backpack, pencils, and notebook are ready—but her favorite stuffed toy, Lucky Ducky, is missing. Little Critter joins the search, giving the story a familiar school-preparation setting and a simple problem to follow. The My First I Can Read format uses basic language, repeated words, and sight words, with illustrations supporting the text. It is also described as suitable for shared reading, making the book’s early-literacy structure part of its appeal.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginning readers building familiarity with basic language, repeated words, and sight words.
  • Children preparing for or adjusting to a first day of school.
  • Adults seeking a simple book to share with an emergent reader.

Themes

First day of schoolSchool preparationFinding a favorite comfort itemEarly reading

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Book overview

Join Mercer Mayer's beloved character Little Critter and Little Sister as they get ready for school in this My First I Can Read book!

It's the night before the first day of school and Little Sister is ready.

Backpack--check!

Pencils--check!

Notebook--check!

But wait, where is her favorite stuffed toy, Lucky Ducky? Little Critter helps out in this My First I Can Read story by beloved author-illustrator Mercer Mayer.

Young readers will love the fun illustrations in Little Critter: Lucky Ducky's Very First Day of School, and the simple text will resonate with new readers.

This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations, which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.

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