Books by Mercer Mayer

Mercer Mayer is a beloved American author and illustrator best known for his timeless picture books that capture the everyday adventures and emotions of childhood. His distinctive artwork, filled with warmth and gentle humour, has made his titles enduring favourites for families and educators alike.

From the classic Little Critter series to imaginative tales of creatures and curiosity, Mayer's stories encourage empathy, independence, and creativity. His approachable style and keen understanding of a child's perspective ensure that each book offers both comfort and discovery, making them perfect companions for early readers.

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  • Just a Little Critter Collection Little Critter

    Random House Children's Books Just a Little Critter Collection Little Critter

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • Just Me and My Puppy Little Critter

    Random House Children's Books Just Me and My Puppy Little Critter

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £6.23

  • All by Myself Little Critter

    Random House USA Inc All by Myself Little Critter

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisMercer Mayer's Little Critter wants to show you all the things he can do for himself in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's tying his shoes, coloring a picture, or riding his bike, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about independence!

    15 in stock

    £6.23

  • Random House Children's Books When I Get Bigger Little Critter

    1 in stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Just Grandma Grandpa and Me Little Critter

    Random House Children's Books Just Grandma Grandpa and Me Little Critter

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis loving tribute to the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren is the perfect gift for the grandma in your life this Mother''s Day! Mercer Mayer''s Little Critter is spending the day with Grandma and Grandmpa in these classic, funny, and heartwarming stories. Featuring Just Grandma and Me and Just Grandpa and Me, this two-in-one picture book is an endearing look at all of the cherished memories that grandparents help us create.

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • Random House USA Inc justgotobed

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt's time to sleep with this hilarious and adorable bedtime story featuring Little Critter! Perfect for parents to read aloud with their toddlers.Little Critter is not looking forward to bedtime. Whether it’s time for him to stop playing and take a bath, or making a fuss about getting into his jammies, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A great way to introduce children to their very own bedtime routine!

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • Me Too Little Critter

    Random House Children's Books Me Too Little Critter

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisMercer Mayer’s Little Critter is—hesitantly—spending the day with his little sister in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s teaching her how to skateboard, how to fish, or how to make and fly a paper airplane, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to celebrate the special bond between brothers and sisters!

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • When I Get Bigger Little Critter

    Random House USA Inc When I Get Bigger Little Critter

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSpend some time with Little Critter’s little sister as she imagines all the things she can be when she grows up in Mercer Mayer’s classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether she’s dreaming of becoming a lion tamer, a famous doctor, or a brave pilot, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children to reach for the sky!

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • I Just Forgot Little Critter

    Random House Children's Books I Just Forgot Little Critter

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisMercer Mayer’s Little Critter is having a very forgetful day in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s forgetting his lunchbox, forgetting to put on his rain boots, or forgetting to turn off the water, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about responsibility!

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • Merry Christmas Mom and Dad

    Random House USA Inc Merry Christmas Mom and Dad

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Just Go to Bed Little Critter

    Random House USA Inc Just Go to Bed Little Critter

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Just for You Little Critter

    Random House USA Inc Just for You Little Critter

    1 in stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • LL CrittWhen I Grow up Mercer Mayers Little

    Random House USA Inc LL CrittWhen I Grow up Mercer Mayers Little

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisMercer Mayer’s Little Critter is thinking about all of the fun things he can do when he grows up in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s spending his allowance on whatever he wants, making important phone calls, or staying up late, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to celebrate growing up!

    1 in stock

    £7.91

  • Theres an Alligator under My Bed

    Penguin Books Ltd Theres an Alligator under My Bed

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe nightmare''s gone, but what about that alligator? You have to be so careful getting in and out of bed! Maybe a midnight snack to lure him into the garage will do the trick. In this funny and beloved follow-up, Mercer Mayer faces another nighttime fear head-on.

    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • Little Critter Just Saving My Money

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Just Saving My Money

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    £999.99

  • Just Grandma and Me Little Critter

    Random House USA Inc Just Grandma and Me Little Critter

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    £7.82

  • Little Critter Going to the Sea Park My First I

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Going to the Sea Park My First I

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £6.91

  • justmeandmylittlebrother

    Random House Children's Books justmeandmylittlebrother

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    Book SynopsisMercer Mayer’s Little Critter is thinking about all the things he and his new little brother will do together in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether the brothers go trick-or-treating, build a snowman, or ride bikes together, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to celebrate the special bond between brothers!

    Out of stock

    £6.84

  • I Was So Mad Little Critter

    Random House Children's Books I Was So Mad Little Critter

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    Book SynopsisMercer Mayer’s Little Critter is having quite the grumpy day in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s cranky on the slide or stubborn in the sandbox, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about their emotions!

    Out of stock

    £6.93

  • Theres a Nightmare in my Closet Picture Puffin

    Penguin Young Readers Group Theres a Nightmare in my Closet Picture Puffin

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisChildhood fear of the dark and the resulting exercise in imaginative exaggeration are given that special Mercer Mayer treatment in this dryly humorous fantasy.-School Library Journal

    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • Merry Christmas Mom and Dad Little Critter

    Random House USA Inc Merry Christmas Mom and Dad Little Critter

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisHelp Mercer Mayer''s Little Critter get ready for the holidays in this classic, funny and heartwarming book. The perfect gift for Christmas! Whether he''s making wreaths, eating gingerbread cookies, or putting the star on the top of the tree, parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story starring Little Critter.

    15 in stock

    £7.88

  • Frog Where Are You

    Penguin Putnam Inc Frog Where Are You

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisChronicles the humorous adventures that befall a young boy as he and his dog search for the frog that escaped from a jar in his room.

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • Little Critter Just My Best Friend

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Just My Best Friend

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Little Critter Tricky Chickies

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Tricky Chickies

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    £6.99

  • Little Critter Monster Truck

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Monster Truck

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    £5.99

  • Just a Rainy Day Little Critter

    Random House Children's Books Just a Rainy Day Little Critter

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Little Critter's Manners

    Random House USA Inc Little Critter's Manners

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    Book SynopsisA Little Critter book featuring two classic stories--a fun way to teach children about the importance of having good manners!Mercer Mayer's Little Critter learns lessons about manners in these classic, humorous, and heartwarming stories. Featuring Just Say Please and I'm Sorry, this two-in-one picture book is an excellent way to teach little ones the difference between good and bad manners.Just Say PleaseLittle Critter and his classmates learn important lessons about good manners! Both parents and children alike will enjoy this amusing story--a great way to educate children about the importance of "please and thank you"! I'm SorryLittle Critter is having a very bad day! He used his brother's blanket as a cape, and he forgot his sister's jump rope at the park. But no matter what happens, he always remembers to apologize! A perfect way to remind little ones to say "I'm sorry!"More two-in-one books featuring Little Critter:It's Bedtime, Little Critter!Just Me and My Mom/Just Me and My DadJust Grandma, Grandpa, and MeJust Me and My BuddiesJust My Brother, Sister, and MeAll That I Can Be

    Out of stock

    £7.01

  • Just a Nap

    Random House Children's Books Just a Nap

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt'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 for children ages 3-7!Little Sister does not want to take a nap. She is not tired at all. She tries to rest, but she is hungry and thirsty. Little Sister will learn that Mom knows best in this adorable picture book. It’s perfect for naptime or bedtime reads!

    3 in stock

    £6.91

  • Just Me and My Mom Little Critter

    Random House USA Inc Just Me and My Mom Little Critter

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisHead to the big city with Little Critter and his mom in this adventurous picture book that makes for the perfect Mother''s Day present! Mercer Mayer''s Little Critter is spending a special day with his mom in this classic, funny, and heartwarming story. Whether the duo is at the museum, the aquarium, or the toy store, both parents and children alike will relate to Little Critter’s beloved story. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day . . . or any day!

    1 in stock

    £8.06

  • Little Critter and the Best Present

    Random House USA Inc Little Critter and the Best Present

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.96

  • Little Critter Just a Little Sick My First I Can

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Just a Little Sick My First I Can

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £5.99

  • Little Critter 12Book Phonics Fun

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter 12Book Phonics Fun

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    £999.99

  • Just an Adventure at Sea

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Just an Adventure at Sea

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    £6.84

  • HarperCollins Little Critter Night Night Sleep Tight

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    Book SynopsisWhen beloved character Little Critter(R) hears something going ?tap tap? in the night, he is determined to find the source, in this Level One I Can Read Comic by Mercer Mayer.It's bedtime for Little Critter and Little Sister, but when there's a strange sound in the night, the two are determined to find the source of the tap tap. Things that look like monsters in the dark turn out to be innocent in this nighttime adventure! Will they ever find out what's making the sound?Emergent readers will enjoy the humor and mystery in Little Critter: Night Night! Sleep Tight! Who better to help children navigate the challenges of learning to read than their friend Little Critter? There are many Little Critter I Can Read titles, but Night Night! Sleep Tight! is the second in the esteemed I Can Read Comics line (after Little Critter: Tricky Chickies). These leveled comic books hook children on reading, give them the confidence to read on their own, and promote visual literacy. CARTOONING BASICS: Every I Can Read Comic includes a Cartooning Basics page in the front of the book to help readers new to comics navigate the pages more easily. ACCLAIM: ?HarperCollins' I Can Read Comics series continues to produce great work to fill a high-demand gap for very early readers.? ALA Booklist

    Out of stock

    £5.99

  • HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter A Snow Day for Dog

    1 in stock

    1 in stock

    £6.91

  • thenewbaby

    Random House USA Inc thenewbaby

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    Book SynopsisMercer Mayer’s Little Critter has a brand-new baby sister in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book! Whether he’s rocking her to sleep, helping change diapers, or pushing the stroller, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to help a soon-to-be older sibling welcome a younger one!

    Out of stock

    £6.84

  • Just for You Little Critter

    Random House USA Inc Just for You Little Critter

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    Book SynopsisThis silly and sweet picture book about the mayhem that results from trying to help mom is a perfect gift any time of year! Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is trying his best to be a help to his mother in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s trying to make breakfast, mow the lawn, or carry the groceries--maybe it''s Little Critter who needs some help after all! Both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. And for more fun with mom and dad, check out more Little Critter tales! -Just Me and Dad -Just Me and Mom -Just Like Dad

    Out of stock

    £8.46

  • Tommy Nelson Being Thankful

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Little Critter® as he learns why it’s important to be thankful for what he has—not to be upset about what he doesn''t. Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Tommy Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand that humorously portrays social and emotional issues that kids face to the Christian market with faith-based books featuring Little Critter.In Being Thankful, Little Critter isn''t getting anything he wants. Gator gets cool brand-new sneakers, while Little Critter is stuck with his boring blue ones. Tiger’s dad has a boat—but not Little Critter’s dad. And even at the ice cream shop, Little Critter can’t enjoy his chocolate ice cream cone because he would rather have a huge ice cream sundae i

    15 in stock

    £6.33

  • Just Me in the Tub

    Random House Publishing Group Just Me in the Tub

    2 in stock

    2 in stock

    £5.99

  • I'm Sorry

    Random House USA Inc I'm Sorry

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    Book SynopsisMercer Mayer's Little Critter learns it’s important to say “I’m sorry!” in this humorous storybook!Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is having a very bad day! He used his brother's blanket as a cape, and he forgot his sister's jump rope at the park. But no matter what happens, he always remembers to apologize! This adorable picture book is an excellent way to remind little ones to say “I'm sorry!” and practice good manners!

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Just a Toy (Little Critter)

    Random House USA Inc Just a Toy (Little Critter)

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisLittle Critter just wants a toy, but he can't figure out which one to buy in this classic storybook that comes with over 30 stickers!Dad is taking Little Critter and his sister to the toy store. But when they get there, Little Critter can't figure out which toy to buy--they all look like so much fun! Children ages 3 to 7 will enjoy this humorous storybook, first published in 2000. It's a great way to teach kids about making tough decisions!

    2 in stock

    £5.99

  • Little Critter: The Original Classics (Little

    Random House USA Inc Little Critter: The Original Classics (Little

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisA deluxe Little Critter hardcover collection featuring the original classic stories from Mercer Mayer!This deluxe 320-page Little Critter storybook includes the original classic Critter stories created by Mercer Mayer! Children ages three to seven will love the heartwarming stories in this hardcover collection! Featured stories include: Just For You, Just Me and My Dad, Just Me and My Mom, Just Go to Bed, All By Myself, Me Too!, Just Grandpa and Me, Just Grandma and Me, Just Me and My Puppy, Just a Mess, I Just Forgot, Just Me and My Little Brother, and I Was So Mad.

    5 in stock

    £15.99

  • Auer-System-Verlag, Carl Da liegt ein Krokodil unter meinem Bett

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £18.95

  • Little Critter The Lost Dinosaur Bone

    £7.91

  • Little Critter First Day of School

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter First Day of School

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • Little Critter Its Easter Little Critter

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Its Easter Little Critter

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £8.72

  • Little Critter Snowball Soup

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Snowball Soup

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Little Critter Going to the Firehouse I Can Read

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Going to the Firehouse I Can Read

    20 in stock

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    20 in stock

    £7.81

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