Akron Public Library

All the many things a young child can do independently are demonstrated, (tying shoes, riding a bike, kicking a ball), but there is one thing the child cannot do alone.

Little Critter engages in various imaginative activities while preparing for bed and his father tells him to just go to bed.

When Little Critter goes off with his friends, his little sister wails, "Me, too!" When Little Critter eats a piece of cake, he has to share it with his hungry sister. It seems as if Little Critter's responsibilities as a big brother will never end.

A child imagines all the things to be done when one is bigger.

Even though Puppy misbehaves, he makes a wonderful pet.

A boy cleans up his messy room to try to find his baseball mitt.

Little Critter daydreams about what he would do to the local bully if he were Super Critter.

Little Critter and his family celebrate the Christmas season as fully as possible.

Little Critter's first day of school.

A big brother helps his little sister learn to use the potty.