I Just Forgot

Title: I Just Forgot
Author: Mercer Mayer
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Copyright: 1988 Mercer Mayer
Pages: 24
Ages: 4-8
Genre: Picture Book

Summary:
The Little Critter tells the story of how he sometimes remembers, and sometimes forgets. He remembers to brush his teeth, but forgets to make his bed. He remembers to put his dishes in the sink, but forgets to put the milk away. He almost to forgets to feed his puppy, but the puppy reminds him. He doesn’t forget to water the plants, they look fine to him. He didn’t forget to feed the fish, the fish just wasn’t hungry. The Little Critter caught the bus, but forgot his lunch. He remembers his raincoat, but forgets his boots. He doesn’t take off his boots in the house because he’s going outside. He was only going to eat 3 cookies but ate them all because he forgot to count them. He leaves the refrigerator door open, but says he wasn’t finished eating. He was going to get the newspaper, but the puppy got it first. He took a bath and remembered to wash behind his ears, (he didn’t use soap, but he didn’t forget… he just hates soap), but he also forgot to pick up his toys and turn off the bathwater. He then goes on to say there are two things he never forgets. And they are to have his mom read him a bedtime story and to kiss her goodnight.

Who would I recommend this to?
I would recommend this to children, or even parents who have a had time remembering things (which I think is everyone). I would recommend it to people who love unique illustrations. And of course, children who want their parents to read to them. I think this is a great starter book for that.

Possible problems:
I don’t foresee any possible problems with this book.

My reaction:
I absolutely love this book! It’s so cute and teaches nice lessons for children. That even though they forget a lot, they still remember some very important things. The illustrations are very catchy. I love how it’s not a perfect picture, but still detailed. And I like how he’s called a Little Critter, because that’s the best way to describe him.