Going to the Sea Park - Little Critter Author:Mercer Mayer Visit the Aquarium Without Getting Wet! Cartoon-style pictures filled with humorous details enhance this exciting story told with only a few simple words per page. Petting horseshoe crabs, watching whales eat, getting splashed by the dolphins — Little Critter has the best time ever on the class trip to the sea park. While the text uses bas... more »ic, repeating words to boost the confidence of young readers, the illustrations reveal Little Critter's imaginary meeting with an octopus, his pirate ship adventure, and his thrilling shark encounter. From the anticipatory bus ride to the last stop in the gift shop, this story captures the fun of visiting community places.« less