Little Critter: A Green, Green Garden by Mercer Mayer

Recommended for ages 3+

Video Summary

This book is about how Little Critter and his family grow a very green garden! First, they go to the store to buy some seeds and baby plants. Then, they tend to the soil to make sure it’s ready for planting. Then, they water and weed. They also buy good bugs to protect their garden and create a compost to make good soil. With time, Little Critter and his family grow a beautiful, green garden and they eat the food from their garden for dinner!

Video Instructions

Video #1: For a more in depth understanding of the books, we have provided a video retelling an in-class story. Each pass through the text or illustrations allows students to dive deeper into the story’s meaning, preparing them for more complex narratives down the road.

Video #2 & Worksheet: Parents may print the worksheet corresponding to the story. In the second video, Ms Liann will guide students through completing the worksheet. Younger students will learn the appropriate sizes, shapes, and sounds of letters. Older students will learn the spelling of new words, helpful phonics rules, and how to write in complete sentences.