I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer

Book Genre: Fiction

Publishing Info.: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc., 24 pages

Awards or Honors Received: N/A

Summary: This story is about Little Critter and a day full of things he forgets to do, and things that he says he does not forget to do but does not want to do. Little Critter is a bit mischievous and does not always remember to feed the pet right away, pick up his toys right away, or turn his bathwater off right away. Although he is very forgetful, Little Critter never forgets his bedtime story with mom or to give her a kiss goodnight.

Personal Rating and Reason for Rating: ***Good. This cute Little Critter and his mischievous ways will appeal to young ones. Although he does not intend to get in trouble, he forgets to do things during the day, and that gets him in trouble. His crazy antics and the funny illustrations are sure to get the attention of young readers.

Reading Level: 2.7

Interest Level: K-2

Possible Uses of the Text in Integrated Units of Study (Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum): This story would be a great way to teach recall of events and sequence of events. Teachers could use various graphic organizers to record this information with students. Writing could also be integrated by students writing about a time that they forgot to do something or chores that they have to do at home. To incorporate art, students could draw or paint a picture about something that they have forgotten to do.

Potential Problems or Difficulties: I do not see any problems or difficulties with this book.