I Was So Mad

Little Critter becomes increasingly angry when his family refuses to let him do the things he wants. Keeping frogs in the bathtub and helping paint the house are among the activities that bring another unwelcome no. Convinced that nobody will let him have any fun, he considers running away. The brief first-person story uses familiar household situations to explore a young child's frustration, family boundaries, and changing feelings.

by Mercer Mayer

Random House Books for Young Readers · First published 1983 · 24 pages