What a bad dream
by Mercer Mayer
Little Critter
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Little Critter has a restless night filled with scary dreams that make him toss and turn. With a cozy glass of milk and comforting words, he finds a way to feel safe and peaceful again. This gentle story helps young readers understand and overcome their own nighttime worries.
Representation & Themes
FamilyBehaviorDreams -- Fiction
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0307126854
- Pages
- 28
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 292
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Nightmares -- FictionDreams -- FictionBehavior -- FictionFictionNightmaresDreamsBehaviorBlindBooks and readingChildren's fictionDreams, fictionNightmares, fictionBehavior, fictionCauchemars