Little Critter has a mom, a dad, a little sister, a little brother, and lots of pets! Beginning readers will easily identify with Little Critter as he tries to help out his family, learns to control his emotions, goes to the dentist for the first time, and takes on new responsibilities. Little Critter doesn't always get things right the first time, but he tries his hardest, and he has a loving family to help him when times get tough.