Mercer Mayer bibliography


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.

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 woodchuck or 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.
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 The original hardcover version had pages like, "I wanted to build a beautiful treehouse just for you. But I hurt myself".
  • Who Am I
  • Just Me and My Dad
  • The New Baby
  • All by Myself
  • I Was So Mad
  • Just Go To Bed
  • Just Grandma and Me
  • Just Grandpa and Me
  • Me Too!
  • Merry Christmas Mom and Dad
  • When I Get Bigger
  • Just Me and My Puppy
  • Just Me and My Babysitter
  • Just Me and My Little Sister
  • Just a Mess
  • Baby Sister Says No
  • Happy Easter, Little Critter
  • I Just Forgot
  • Just My Friend and Me
  • Just a Daydream
  • Just Shopping with Mom In the original version, Little Critter's mom threatened Little Sister with a spanking/beating. In reprints, she threatened Little Sister with a time-out. The spanking/beating line was changed to, "Would you like a time out instead?".
  • Just Me and My Mom 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
  • Just Me and My Little Brother
  • Little Critter at Scout Camp
  • What a Bad Dream
  • Just Me and My Cousin
  • This is My Family
  • Little Critter's Joke Book
  • Trick or Treat, Little Critter
  • A Very Special Critter
  • Just Me in the Tub
  • Just Lost!
  • I'm Sorry
  • Just a Bully
  • Just a New Neighbor
  • Just a Toy
  • Just a Piggy Bank
  • Just a Secret
  • Just a Snowy Vacation
  • Just Not Invited
  • Just a Baseball Game
  • Just Fishing with Grandma
  • ''Just a Little Homework''

    The new adventures

Continuation of the main series with HarperFestival

same dimensions, may contain some stickers, or other items.
  • Bye-Bye, Mom and Dad
  • Good for Me and You
  • Happy Halloween, Little Critter!
  • Just a School Project
  • Just a Snowman
  • Just Big Enough
  • Merry Christmas, Little Critter
  • My Trip to the Hospital
  • Happy Valentine's Day, Little Critter
  • Just so Thankful
  • It's Easter, Little Critter!
  • Grandma, Grandpa, and Me
  • Happy Father's Day!
  • The Lost Dinosaur Bone
  • Snowball Soup and
  • It's Earth Day
  • The Best Teacher Ever
  • Going to the Firehouse
  • Just a Day at the Pond
  • To the Rescue!
  • This Is My Town
  • Happy Mother's Day!
  • First Day of School
  • The Fall Festival
  • Going to the Sea Park
  • Just a Little Music
  • Just a Little Sick
  • Just Saving My Money
  • The Best Yard Sale
  • Just Critters Who Care
  • Just a Little Luck
  • A Green, Green Garden
  • Just Helping My Dad
  • The Best Show and Share
  • Just a Little Too Little
  • What a Good Kitty
  • We Are Moving
  • Just a Big Storm
  • Just One More Pet
  • Just Big Enough
  • It's True
  • You Go First
  • Just a Little Love
  • Just a Kite
  • Just My Lost Treasure
  • Being Thankful
  • We All Need Forgiveness
  • Just a Special Day
  • Just Fishing with Grandma by Mercer Mayer and Gina Mayer

    Scholastic series

Portrait shaped in different sizes
  • I'm Sorry
  • At the Beach With Dad
  • ''It's Mine''

    Special publications

  • Just a Snowy Day "Golden Touch and Feel Book"
  • Little Critter In Search of the Beautiful Princess Green Frog Publishers
  • Little Critter's Camp Out: A Golden Sound Story
  • Little Critter: Just a Pirate
  • Little Critter: Just Going to the Moon
  • Super Critter To The Rescue: A Golden Sound Story
  • Just a Bubble Bath Inchworm Press, "Scrub-A-Dub Bath Book"
  • Just My Camera and Me: Photo Fun Package Inchworm Press,
  • ''Just a Garden''

    Little Golden Books

A numbered series. These were re-released by Scholastic and as a part of Mercer Mayer's Little Critter Book Club
  • Just a Bad Day
  • Taking Care of Mom
  • Just a Little Different
  • Just Like Dad
  • Just Say Please
  • This is My Body
  • I'm Sorry
  • Just A Gum Wrapper
  • Just Me and My Bicycle
  • Just Too Little
  • Just Leave Me Alone
  • The School Play
  • The Loose Tooth
  • Just an Airplane
  • ''I Was So Sick''

    ''Little Sister'' (of ''Little Critter'')

Published as Golden Books "Little Look-Look Books"
  • Little Sister's Birthday
  • Just a Nap
  • Just a Rainy Day
  • When I Grow Up
  • Just Camping Out
  • The New Potty
  • Just a Thunderstorm
  • My Big Sister
  • ''The Magic Pumpkin''

    ''Little Critter Storybooks'' featuring the "Critter Kids"

These were initially published by Scholastic publishing as accordion-style fold-out board books.

Most were republished by Random House and Green Frog as regular hardcover and softcover books.
  • Malcom's Race
  • Possum Child Goes Shopping
  • Little Sister's Bracelet ,,
  • Bun Bun's Birthday ,,
  • Bat Child's Haunted House ,
  • Gator Cleans House ,,

    Readers

Published by Random House, McGraw-Hill Children's Publishing, and by School Specialty Publishing
  • Little Critter Sleeps Over
  • My Trip to the Zoo
  • Country Fair
  • Show and Tell
  • Beach Day
  • Tiger's Birthday
  • A Day at Camp
  • The New Fire Truck
  • Grandma's Garden
  • Our Tree House
  • Goodnight, Little Critter
  • Class Trip
  • New Kid in Town
  • Helping Mom
  • Little Critters' The Best Present
  • Our Park
  • Field Day
  • Camping Out
  • The Mixed-up Morning
  • Our Friend Sam
  • My Trip to the Farm
  • No One Can Play
  • Play Ball
  • A Yummy Lunch
  • Surprise!
  • Harvest Time
  • We Love You, Little Critter
  • The Little Christmas Tree
  • Christmas for Miss Kitty
  • Play It Safe
  • ''Skating Day''

    Boardbooks

Published by Little Simon, Random House, Golden Books, GT Publishing and HarperFestival
  • Little Critter's Play with Me
  • Astronaut Critter
  • Construction Critter
  • Cowboy Critter
  • Fireman Critter
  • Police Critter
  • Mail Critter
  • Doctor Critter
  • Sailor Critter
  • Little Critter's Day
  • Little Critter at Play
  • Little Critter
  • Little Critter Colors
  • Little Critter Numbers
  • Little Critter Shapes
  • Little Critter's ABC's
  • Little Critter Cowboy
  • Little Critter Doctor
  • Little Critter Astronaut
  • Little Critter Policeman
  • Little Critter Construction
  • Little Critter Sailor
  • Little Critter All Grown Up!
  • Just a Dump Truck
  • Just a Tugboat
  • ''Little Critter: A Busy Day''

    Lift-a-Flap Books

Published by multiple publishing houses. Some were originally released as hardcovers and then later re-released as Chunky Flap Board Books.
  • Where's Kitty ,
  • Where is My Frog? ,
  • Where's My Sneaker? ,
  • Little Critter's Hansel & Gretel: A Lift the Flap Book ,
  • Little Critter's Jack and the Beanstalk ,
  • Little Critter's Little Red Riding Hood ,
  • Just an Easter Egg
  • ''Just a Magic Trick''

    Activity books

  • Little Critter: My Stories: Write and Draw Your Own Stories
  • Little Critter Stand Ups to Color and Share
  • Little Critter Favorite Things
  • Little Critter's Day at the Farm
  • Little Critter's Holiday Fun Sticker Book
  • Little Critter Shapes & Colors Coloring Book
  • Little Critter Dots and Mazes
  • Little Critter's Song and Activity Book
  • Little Critter's Halloween: A Coloring and Activity Book .
  • Little Critter's Christmas: A Coloring and Activity Book
  • Little Critter's Backseat Busy Book
  • Painting the Seasons with Little Critter HarperCollins,
  • ''Fun at School with Little Critter''

    Collections

  • Little Critter's Bedtime Storybook
  • Two-minute Little Critter Stories: Eight favorite stories
  • Thrills and Spills
  • Just Me and My Family
  • Just Me and My Family: Six Story Books in One
  • Little Critter Read-It-Yourself Storybook: Six Funny Easy to Read Stories .
  • Growing Every Day
  • Feelings and Manners
  • Little Critter Storybook Collection
  • Just a Little Critter Collection: 7 Books Inside
  • Little Critter: Just a Storybook Collection
  • Little Critter: Phonics Fun
  • *1. Just Critters Who Care
  • *2. Just Saving My Money
  • *3. Just Helping My Dad
  • *4. A Green, Green Garden
  • *5. Just A Little Sick
  • *6. Going To The Firehouse
  • *7. What A good kitty
  • *8. Snowball soup
  • *9. To The Rescue
  • *10. Fall Festival
  • *11. Going To The Sea Park
  • *12. This is My Town
  • ''Little Critter: Bedtime Stories''