Books like Just Me and My Babysitter by Mercer Mayer
Just Me and My Babysitter is a children's book by Mercer Mayer. It tells the story of Little Critter, a child who frequently messes up his babysitter's attempts to help him with his life. Despite his best efforts, the babysitter often has to step in to fix the mess he creates.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mercer Mayer
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