In 1977, middle-schooler Josie secretly takes on her aging grandfather's financial problems while also helping her friend Winky bail his Major League Baseball idol out of the town jail.

"Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter�, loves adventure! Join him in 12 fun-filled stories as he takes a trip to the firehouse, visits Grandma and Grandpa, adopts a new pet, and so much more! With five minutes of storytime fun per story—perfect for reading aloud or independent reading—there’s always time for adventure! If you're looking for 5-minute bedtime stories, Little Critter is a good choice for giggles."...