Author & Illustrator

Mercer Mayer

Biography

MERCER MAYER began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966, and since then, he has published over 300 titles. Readers can open almost any of his award-winning books and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. Drawing from his own childhood adventures for inspiration, Mayer created one of children’s books most cherished characters, Little Critter. He currently lives in Connecticut.

Just Me in the Tub
Just a Mess
Night Night! Sleep Tight!
Lucky Ducky's Very First Day of School
Tricky Chickies
Just a Toy
Monster Truck
Little Critter's Manners
Taking Care of Mom
Little Critter Goes to School

Most Popular Mercer Mayer Books

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Book Stats

182
Authored
92
Illustrated
2
Collaborators

All Mercer Mayer Books

YearTitleAuthorPages
Just Me in the TubMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
Just a MessMercer Mayer24
2025Night Night! Sleep Tight!Mercer Mayer32
2024Lucky Ducky's Very First Day of SchoolMercer Mayer32
2024Tricky ChickiesMercer Mayer32
2023Just a ToyMercer Mayer24
2023Monster TruckMercer Mayer32
2020Little Critter's MannersMercer Mayer48
2020Taking Care of MomMercer Mayer24
2020Little Critter Goes to SchoolMercer Mayer32
2019Just My Best FriendMercer Mayer32
2019Little Critter Fall Storybook FavoritesMercer Mayer192
2019Exploring the Great OutdoorsMercer Mayer32
2018It's Bedtime, Little Critter!Mercer Mayer48
2018Little Critter's Family TreasuryMercer Mayer176
2017Just Pick Us, Please!Mercer Mayer32
2017Just an Adventure at SeaMercer Mayer32
2017A Trip to the Science MuseumMercer Mayer24
2016Just a Baby BirdMercer Mayer32
2015Just a Special ThanksgivingMercer Mayer24
2015Just a Teacher's PetMercer Mayer32
2014Just a Special DayMercer Mayer32
2014Being ThankfulMercer Mayer24
2014We All Need ForgivenessMercer Mayer24
2014Just a KiteMercer Mayer32
2013Just a Little LoveMercer Mayer32
2013You Go FirstMercer Mayer24
2013It's True!Mercer Mayer24
2013Just One More PetMercer Mayer24
2013Just a Big StormMercer Mayer24
2012Going to the FirehouseMercer Mayer32
2012We Are MovingMercer Mayer24
2012Little Critter Phonics FunMercer Mayer12
2012Just a Little Too LittleMercer Mayer24
2011The Best Show & ShareMercer Mayer24
2011Just Helping My DadMercer Mayer32
2011Octopus SoupMercer Mayer24
2011A Green, Green GardenMercer Mayer32
2011Just A Little LuckMercer Mayer24
2010The Best Yard SaleMercer Mayer24
2010Just Saving My MoneyMercer Mayer32
2010Where's My Sneaker?Mercer Mayer24
2010Just Critters Who CareMercer Mayer32
2009Just a Little SickMercer Mayer32
2009Going to the Sea ParkMercer Mayer32
2009Happy Mother's Day!Mercer Mayer20
2009The Fall FestivalMercer Mayer32
2009Just a Little MusicMercer Mayer24
2008Just a Day at the PondMercer Mayer24
2008First Day of SchoolMercer Mayer20
2008It's Earth Day!Mercer Mayer23
2008The Best Teacher EverMercer Mayer24
2007The Lost Dinosaur BoneMercer Mayer24
2007Little Critter's Snowball SoupMercer Mayer32
2007The Bravest KnightMercer Mayer32
2007Happy Father's Day!Mercer Mayer20
2007Grandma, Grandpa, and MeMercer Mayer24
2006Just So ThankfulMercer Mayer24
2005Happy Valentine's Day, Little Critter!Mercer Mayer20
2005My Trip to the HospitalMercer Mayer24
2005Sports Fun with Little CritterMercer Mayer32
2005Just a Little Critter CollectionMercer Mayer176
2005It's My Birthday!Mercer Mayer32
2004Just a Dump TruckMercer Mayer20
2004Just a TugboatMercer Mayer20
2004Good for Me and YouMercer Mayer24
2004Merry Christmas, Little Critter!Mercer Mayer16
2004Just a SnowmanMercer Mayer24
2004Happy Halloween, Little Critter!Mercer Mayer16
2004Just a School ProjectMercer Mayer24
2004Bye-Bye, Mom and DadMercer Mayer24
2004Just Big EnoughMercer Mayer24
2003We Love You, Little Critter!Mercer Mayer24
2003Play It SafeMercer Mayer24
2003Christmas for Miss KittyMercer Mayer24
2003The Little Christmas TreeMercer Mayer24
2003Just Fishing With GrandmaGina Mayer, Mercer Mayer24
2002Just Not InvitedMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
2001New Kid in TownMercer Mayer24
2001A Day at CampMercer Mayer24
2001Grandma's GardenMercer Mayer24
2001The New Fire TruckMercer Mayer24
2001Our Tree HouseMercer Mayer24
2001My Trip to the ZooMercer Mayer24
2001Country FairMercer Mayer24
2001Show and TellMercer Mayer24
2001Beach DayMercer Mayer24
2001Goodnight, Little CritterMercer Mayer24
2001Just a Piggy BankMercer Mayer24
2001The Mixed-Up MorningMercer Mayer24
2001Surprise!Mercer Mayer24
2001Play BallMercer Mayer24
2001A Yummy LunchMercer Mayer24
2001Just My Friend and MeMercer Mayer24
2001Class TripMercer Mayer24
2001Tiger's BirthdayMercer Mayer24
2001Just a ThunderstormMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
2000Little Critter: AstronautMercer Mayer10
2000My Trip to the FarmMercer Mayer24
2000The Best PresentMercer Mayer32
2000Baby Sister Says NoMercer Mayer24
2000Happy Easter, Little CritterMercer Mayer24
2000No One Can PlayMercer Mayer24
2000Field DayMercer Mayer24
1999What a Bad DreamMercer Mayer24
1999Just Lost!Mercer Mayer24
1999Little Critter Sleeps OverMercer Mayer32
1998Spooky Halloween PartyMercer Mayer20
1998Little Critter SailorMercer Mayer10
1998At the Beach With DadGina Mayer, Mercer Mayer24
1998Just a Snowy DayMercer Mayer16
1997I Smell ChristmasMercer Mayer16
1996Little Sister's BraceletMercer Mayer24
1996Bun Bun's BirthdayMercer Mayer14
1995Little Critter ShapesMercer Mayer28
1995Little Critter ABCsMercer Mayer28
1995The School PlayMercer Mayer24
1995I'm SorryMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
1995The Little Drummer MouseMercer Mayer40
1994The Secret CodeMercer Mayer72
1993This Is My FamilyMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
1993This Is My TownMercer Mayer32
1993A Very Special CritterMercer Mayer24
1993Just a Bad DayMercer Mayer24
1993This Is My BodyMercer Mayer24
1993Just Like DadMercer Mayer24
1993Just Say PleaseMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
1993Trick or Treat, Little CritterMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
1992Little Critter's The Night Before ChristmasMercer Mayer350
1992Just Me and My CousinMercer Mayer24
1992To the Rescue!Mercer Mayer32
1992I Am PlayingMercer Mayer20
1992I Am HidingMercer Mayer417
1992Little Critter ColorsMercer Mayer28
1992I Am HelpingMercer Mayer0
1992I Am SharingMercer Mayer19
1992Little Critter NumbersMercer Mayer28
1992The New PottyMercer Mayer, Gina Mayer24
1991Jack and the BeanstalkMercer Mayer417
1991Little Red Riding HoodMercer Mayer417
1991Little Critter at Scout CampMercer Mayer24
1991Where Is My Frog?Mercer Mayer30
1991Where's Kitty?Mercer Mayer24
1991Hansel and GretelMercer Mayer24
1991When I Grow UpMercer Mayer24
1991Just Me and My Little BrotherMercer Mayer24
1990Just a Rainy DayMercer Mayer24
1990Just Going to the DentistMercer Mayer24
1990Just Me and My MomMercer Mayer24
1989Just a NapMercer Mayer24
1989Little Critter's Christmas BookMercer Mayer44
1989Just Camping OutMercer Mayer24
1989Just a DaydreamMercer Mayer24
1989Just Shopping With MomMercer Mayer24
1988I Just ForgotMercer Mayer24
1988These Are My PetsMercer Mayer32
1988There's Something in My AtticMercer Mayer32
1987Just a MessMercer Mayer24
1987Little Critter DoctorMercer Mayer10
1987Little Critter ConstructionMercer Mayer10
1987There's an Alligator Under My BedMercer Mayer32
1986CowboyMercer Mayer10
1986Little Critter PolicemanMercer Mayer10
1986Just Me and My BabysitterMercer Mayer24
1985Just Me and My PuppyMercer Mayer24
1985Just Grandpa and MeMercer Mayer24
1983When I Get BiggerMercer Mayer24
1983The New BabyMercer Mayer24
1983Bat Child's Haunted HouseMercer Mayer15
1983Me Too!Mercer Mayer23
1983Just Go to BedMercer Mayer24
1983I Was So MadMercer Mayer24
1983Just Grandma and MeMercer Mayer24
1983All by MyselfMercer Mayer24
1982Merry Christmas Mom and DadMercer Mayer24
1977Just Me and My DadMercer Mayer24
1975The Great Brain Does It AgainJohn D. Fitzgerald144
1975Just for YouMercer Mayer24
1974You're the Scaredy-Cat32
1974Frog Goes to DinnerMercer Mayer32
1973The Great Brain ReformsJohn D. Fitzgerald176
1973What Do You Do with a Kangaroo?Mercer Mayer48
1972The Great Brain at the AcademyJohn D. Fitzgerald164
1971Me and My Little BrainJohn D. Fitzgerald160
1969More Adventures of the Great BrainJohn D. Fitzgerald176
1969Frog, Where Are You?Mercer Mayer32
1968There's a Nightmare in My ClosetMercer Mayer32
1967A Boy, a Dog, and a FrogMercer Mayer32
1967The Great BrainJohn D. Fitzgerald175

Collaborators

Gina Mayer
John D. Fitzgerald

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