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Just Grandma and Me

Just Grandma and Me centers around Little Critter, a lovable creature always ready for new adventures. In this story, Little Critter is on his way to the beach with his grandma. Little Critter is ready to have lots of fun, but he might get more than he bargained for!

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Brøderbund, Jordan Freeman Group, Living Books, Wanderful Interactive Storybooks
Publisher
ZOOM Platform Media, Wanderful Interactive Storybooks
Release
August 28, 2025
339 days ago
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About the Game

Explore and share Mercer Mayer’s classic, "Just Grandma and Me", adapted from the original, "Little Critter" storybook, into an interactive animated adventure! Little Critter brings the story alive one word at a time, offering an easy to digest reading mode which is fully animated and voiced. Increase the challenge and the fun with an interactive at-your-own-pace option with lots of bonuses and secrets to discover!
 
Just Grandma and Me centers around Little Critter, a lovable creature always ready for new adventures. In this story, Little Critter is on his way to the beach with his grandma. Lazing under beach umbrellas, flying kites, eating hotdogs, and building sandcastles! Little Critter is ready to have lots of fun, but he might get more than he bargained for! With a little help from grandma, there are a few important lessons to be learned about things not always turning out as expected.
 
Since it's first release in 1992, Living Books' rendition of "Just Grandma and Me" has been enjoyed by countless children. Step-by-step, the reader will find the story is full of all the charming encounters that have made Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter books enduring classics. All while providing new ways to interact with the book again and again.

  • Both interactive and story modes suitable for different levels of skill.

  • Interact with the pictures and discover hidden scenes.

  • Attractive animations bring the characters to life.

  • Fully voiced as you read! Chock full of memorable scenes!

  • A revitalized re-release compatible with modern platforms.

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