Little Critter is the titular protagonist of the title book series of the same name and one of the official mascots of Golden Books. His first appearance was in the 1975 book Just For You.
It is never specified what type of animal Little Critter andhisfamilyare. However, many have theorized that he --and his family-- are an aardvark, capybara, groundhog, hamster, guinea pig, wombat, hedgehog, or porcupine (without visible ears).
Little Critter can be somewhat mischievous at times, but is otherwise very friendly and kind. He is shown to have a special bond with his parents. Although his sister can often annoy him, Little Critter enjoys playing with her and teaching her all kinds of different things.
Physical Appearance and Attire[]
In the first books Little Critter is seen undressed and doesn't wear any clothes in Just For You (from the main series books --and the first book of the said series), Critter Kids series, Play with Me, and Merry Christmas Mom and Dad, except his pajamas. He is also seen undressed in the main series books When I Get Bigger, Just Go to Bed, Just Me In The Tub. Later on, in When I Get Bigger he is seen is seen wearing a green white striped shirt but no shoes or pants showing his frontal furry bottom, however, he does wear pants at the train station and wears overalls to school.
Current versions of Little Critter is seen wearing a shirt, overalls and shoes.
TV series announcement and possible cancellation[]
In 2016 Hollywood Reporter has announced a Little Critter TV series in the works. Later on, in 2022 Mercer Mayer has given the Little Critter rights to Twelve/30 studios. However there has been no word on when it'll be released as it may have possibly been cancelled.
Gallery[]
Little Critter deals with his Little Sister missing the potty and peeing on the floor.
Little Critter sits on a chair and makes a telephone call but isn't wearing shoes or pants.
Little Critter's mother holding an umbrella gives him the boots outside in the rain but forgets to get him pants.
Little Critter steps out of the tub undressed onto a bathmat.
Little Critters mother helps dry off Little Critter who is undressed.
Little Critter takes off his clothes but forgets to take off his sock.
Little Critter plays as Superman wearing a cape but isn't wearing any clothes or shoes.
Little Critter drags his pajamas on the floor and is undressed.
Little Critter holds up a ball but he isn't wearing any shoes, shirt or pants.
Little Critters swimming trunks falls down as he blows a Seahorse.
Little Critter holds up a football, wears rollerskates, has a boom box, wears a green striped shirt, but doesn't wear a helmet or pants.
Little Critter cuts out the catalog book and writes a letter but isn't wearing pants or shoes.
Little Critter receives the order and holds the item up but isn't wearing shoes or pants.
Little Critter goes to the candy store with a dollar bill and walks about town without any shoes or pants.
Little Critter eats junk food and blows a bubblegum and walks around without any shoes or pants.
Little Critter tries on a pair of boots at the store but doesn't wear pants.
Little Critter delivers newspapers on his bike and wears a cap instead of a bike helmet and doesn't wear shoes or pants.
Little Critter pushes a little boy rabbit on the swing and doesn't wear shoes or pants.
Little Critter is falling asleep on the cushion but isn't wearing any shoes or pants.
Little Critter holds up a Hooray sign but doesn't wear shoes or pants.
Little Critter walks over to the room undressed and gets the floor wet as he gets a rocket toy from the toy chest.
Little Critter walks in the rain puddles with a raincoat on and isn't wearing his boots or pants.
Little Critter wears a raincoat but forgets to wear pants and boots.
Time for Takeoff!
Little Critter's family is first to get on the plane
LC wants to fly again, but at least he'll do so again
LC After seeing his younger brother has stopped crying, before the plane landed
Little Critter and his younger sister visit the cockpit
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