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Mercer Mayer Biography & Facts

This is a list of the works of Mercer Mayer. The following is a partial list of books that Mercer Mayer has written and/or illustrated. It also includes books and items that are related to Mercer Mayer and his creations (like coloring books, sticker books, lacing cards, toys, etc.). Little Critter related books Little Critter is an anthropomorphic character created by Mercer Mayer. Although it's not specified what species the Little Critter is, he resembles a porcupine. Little Critter first appeared in the 1975 book Just for You. This book is sometimes mistitled Just for Yu because of the childlike mistake on the front cover (see picture). The following books feature Little Critter. Little Critter main series Published in the Golden Books "Look-Look Books" series Individual books may also be available in special editions Just For You (1975) (Embedded 1987 Version in 1987) (Embedded 1989 Version in 1989) The original hardcover version had pages like, "I wanted to build a beautiful house just for you, but I hurt myself". Who Am I (1976) (Embedded 1993 Version in 1993) Just Me and My Dad (1977) (Embedded 1992 Version in 1992) The New Baby (1980) (Embedded 1983 Version in 1983) All by Myself (1983) (Embedded 2000 Version in 2000) I Was So Mad (1983) (Embedded 2009 Version in August 5, 2009) Just Go To Bed (1983) Just Grandma and Me (1983) Just Grandpa and Me (1983) Me Too! (1983) Merry Christmas Mom and Dad (1983) When I Get Bigger (1985) (also released as a mini-hardback book) Just Me and My Puppy (1985) (Embedded 1992 Version in 1992) Just Me and My Babysitter (1986) Just Me and My Little Sister (1986) Just a Mess (1987) Baby Sister Says No (1987) (Embedded 2015 Version in September 1, 2015) Happy Easter, Little Critter (1988) ISBN 0-307-11723-5 I Just Forgot (1988) Just My Friend and Me (1988) Just a Daydream (1989) Just Shopping with Mom (1989) In the original version (1989 version), Little Critter's mom threatened Little Sister with a spanking/beating. (That is, when Little Sister wanted to buy candy but could not have it.) In reprints (since the mid 1990's), she threatened Little Sister with a time-out. (That is, since reprints --as of the mid 1990's-- replaced spanking/beating references with "time out".) The spanking/beating line was changed to "time out". Just Me and My Mom (1990) The original 1990 version depicted Little Critter in the Native American exhibit wearing a Native American chief costume with the headdress and his mother and Museum guard get mad at him. This image has since been removed in the 2014 reprints. Just Going to the Dentist (1990) What a Bad Black And White Version (1990) Just Me and My Little Brother (1991) Little Critter at Scout Camp (1991) What a Bad Dream (1992) ISBN 0-307-12685-4 Just Me and My Cousin (1992; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-307-12688-9 This is My Family (1992; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-307-00137-7 Little Critter's Joke Book (1993) Trick or Treat, Little Critter (1993; with Gina Mayer) A Very Special Critter (1993; with Gina Mayer) Just Me in the Tub (1994; with Gina Mayer) Just Lost! (1994; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-307-12844-X Just a Bully (1999; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-307-13200-5 Just a New Neighbor (1999; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-307-13265-X Just a Toy (2000; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-307-13279-X Just a Piggy Bank (2001; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-307-13283-8 Just a Secret (2001; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-307-13287-0 Just a Snowy Vacation (2001; with Gina Mayer) Just Not Invited (2002; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-307-13289-7 Just a Baseball Game (2003; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-307-10451-6 Just Fishing with Grandma (2003; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-307-10453-2 Just a Little Homework (2004; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-375-82745-5The new adventures Continuation of the main series with HarperFestival same dimensions, may contain some stickers, or other items. Bye-Bye, Mom and Dad (2004; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-06-053945-3 (with pull-out poster Family Tree) Good for Me and You (2004; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-06-053948-8 (with more than 20 stickers) Happy Halloween, Little Critter! (2004) ISBN 0-06-053971-2 (with pull back flaps) Just a School Project (2004; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-06-053946-1 (with more than 20 stickers) Just a Snowman (2004; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-06-053947-X (with more than 20 stickers) Just Big Enough (2004; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-06-053963-1 (with Pull out growth chart) (this book can be found as an oversized hardback) Merry Christmas, Little Critter (2004; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-06-053972-0 (with pull back flaps) My Trip to the Hospital (2005; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-06-053949-6 (with 5 adhesive bandages that feature Little Critter) Happy Valentine's Day, Little Critter (2005; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-06-053973-9 (with pull back flaps) Just so Thankful (2006; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-06-053950-X (with four thank you cards) It's Easter, Little Critter! (2007; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-06-053974-7 (with pull back flaps) Grandma, Grandpa, and Me (2007; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-06-053951-8 Happy Father's Day! (2007; with Gina Mayer) ISBN 0-06-053965-8 The Lost Dinosaur Bone (December 2007) ISBN 0-06-053952-6 Snowball Soup (an I Can Read book) (September 2007) ISBN 0-06-083544-3 (hardcover) and ISBN 0-06-083543-5 (paperback) It's Earth Day (February 2008) ISBN 0-06-053959-3 (originally announced under the title My Earth Day Surprise) The Best Teacher Ever (May 2008) ISBN 0-06-053960-7 Going to the Firehouse (an I Can Read book) (June 2008) ISBN 0-06-083546-X (hardcover) ISBN 0-06-083545-1 (paperback) Just a Day at the Pond (July 2008) ISBN 0-06-053961-5 To the Rescue! (an I Can Read book) (September 2008) ISBN 0-06-083548-6 (hardcover) ISBN 0-06-083547-8 (paperback) This Is My Town (an I Can Read book) (December 2008) ISBN 0-06-083550-8 (hardcover) ISBN 0-06-083549-4 (paperback) Happy Mother's Day! (March 2008) ISBN 0-06-053970-4 First Day of School (June 2009) ISBN 0-06-053969-0 The Fall Festival (an I Can Read book) (July 2009) ISBN 0-06-083551-6 Going to the Sea Park (an I Can Read book) (September 2009) ISBN 0-06-083553-2 Just a Little Music (December 2009) ISBN 0-06-053962-3 Just a Little Sick (December 2009) ISBN 0-06-083555-9 Just Saving My Money (an I Can Read book) (June 2010) ISBN 0-06-083557-5 The Best Yard Sale (July 2010) ISBN 0-06-147799-0 Just Critters Who Care (an I Can Read book) (August 2010) ISBN 0-06-083559-1 Just a Little Luck (February 2011) ISBN 0-06-147800-8 A Green, Green Garden (an I Can Read book) (March 2011) ISBN 0-06-083561-3 Just Helping My Dad (an I Can Read book) (April, 2011) ISBN 0-06-083563-X The Best Show and Share (June, 2011) ISBN 0-06-147801-6 Just a Little Too Little (February, 2012) ISBN 0-06-147802-4 What a Good Kitty (May 2012) ISBN 0-06-083565-6 We Are Moving (October, 2012) ISBN 0-06-147803-2 Just a Big Storm (March, 2013) ISBN 0-06-147804-0 Just One More Pet (May, 2013) ISBN 0-06-147807-5 Just Big Enough (June 4, 2013) It's True (Inspired Kids series - publisher Thomas Nelson) .... 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  • Tiger Learns to Recycle synopsis, comments

    Tiger Learns to Recycle

    Elisenda Castells & Frank Endersby

    A cute story where a tiger learns about the importance of recycling!An afternoon playing games at Tiger’s house is a great way to have fun. After eating their snacks, they should a...

  • See You Later, Alligator synopsis, comments

    See You Later, Alligator

    Sally Hopgood & Emma Levey

    A departing tortoise has his bags packed and is almost ready to set out on an adventure, but he can’t leave until he says goodbye to each of his animal friends. The tortoise stops ...

  • Little Critter Goes to School synopsis, comments

    Little Critter Goes to School

    Mercer Mayer

    Join Little Critter as he gets ready for his first day of school in this Step 2 StepintoReading Leveled Reader, a perfect back to school readno matter what that looks like!Wake up!...

  • Little Critter and the Best Present synopsis, comments

    Little Critter and the Best Present

    Mercer Mayer

    Little Critter helps Mom and Dad find the perfect present for his little sister in this Step 2 leveled reader!It's birthday time for Little Critter's sister in this Step 2 Step int...

  • Just a Snowy Vacation synopsis, comments

    Just a Snowy Vacation

    Mercer Mayer

    Hit the slopes with Little Critter in this fullcolor storybookwith cards, stickers, and a poster!The winter fun has just beguntime to ski and iceskate with Little Critter! Children...

  • Taking Care of Mom synopsis, comments

    Taking Care of Mom

    Mercer Mayer

    When Mom gets sick, Little Critter and his sister come to the rescue in this classic Little Golden Book perfect for a Mother's Day gift!Little Critter and his sister decide to help...

  • Just Like Dad synopsis, comments

    Just Like Dad

    Mercer Mayer

    Little Critter loves his dad, and one day, he hopes to be just like him! This classic Little Golden Book makes a perfect gift for Father's Day. When Little Critter grows up, he wan...

  • Just a Nap synopsis, comments

    Just a Nap

    Mercer Mayer

    It's nap time for Little Sister, but she isn't sleepy. What will Mom do? Little ones who don't like to nap will enjoy this sweet Little Critter story about nap time! Perfect f...

  • You Go First synopsis, comments

    You Go First

    Mercer Mayer

    Join Little Critter® as he learns why it’s important to be kind and treat others as you want to be treated instead of selfishly taking the first turn.Since 1975, Mercer Mayer ...

  • Elephant is Afraid of the Water synopsis, comments

    Elephant is Afraid of the Water

    Elisenda Castells & Frank Endersby

    A cute story about an elephant overcoming his fear of the water!It is really hot in the jungle and the four best friends have decided to go swimming. Tiger, Crocodile and Orangutan...

  • Being Thankful synopsis, comments

    Being Thankful

    Mercer Mayer

    Join Little Critter® as he learns why it’s important to be thankful for what he hasnot to be upset about what he doesn't. Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing a...

  • These Are My Pets synopsis, comments

    These Are My Pets

    Mercer Mayer

    Meet a frog, a dog, and some of Little Critter's other furry friends in this Step 2 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader with stickers!Little Critter loves his pets! Meet his fi...

  • Being Thankful synopsis, comments

    Being Thankful

    Mercer Mayer

    Join Little Critter® as he learns why it’s important to be thankful for what he hasnot to be upset about what he doesn't. Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing a...