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Just My Friend & Me tells the story of a little critter named Little Critter who struggles with the concept of being alone. Despite the friendship he has with his friend Max, Little Critter finds it difficult to be alone, leading him to seek help from his parents. However, after some time, he learns to embrace the joy of being alone and finds comfort in his own company.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mercer Mayer
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