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 goes to the dentist for a checkup, and finds that going to the dentist isn't so bad.

"Hooray! It is a snow day! And what a perfect time to make a snowman. But Little Sister needs help putting on her boots, Dad needs a hand with shoveling, and Gator wants to build a fort. Will Little Critter ever get to build a snowman?"--Cover back.

A day in the life of a forgetful boy.

When Little Critter feels just a little sick, Mom let's him stay home from school. But between visiting the doctor and staying inside all day, missing school is not what Little Critter expected.

"Little Critter has a musical hobby- and it's noisy! He's excited about his new drums, and this means playing them everywhere. But Little Critter soon realizes that he might need just a few more lessons before he's ready for his own rock-and-roll band!"--P. [4] of cover.

Little Critter and his grandma have a day of adventure when they go fishing.

Little Critter runs into difficulties while trying to find or make the perfect present to show his appreciation for his teacher, Miss Kitty.

"Little Critter wants a new toy Squisher truck! For two weeks, Little Critter does chores to pay for it--he lets the dog in, takes out the trash, and cleans his room. When he finally has enough money, the toy store is all sold out. To cheer up Little Critter, his dad takes him to his Uncle Zeb's Monster Truck Rally. From tricks on two wheels to riding in an actual monster truck, the rally is the best time ever! But will Little Critter ever get his...

Little Critter goes shopping with his mother and little sisters for groceries and other things.