Books with author Mercer Mayer

Mercer 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!

A classic Little Critter book perfect for Mother's Day!Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is off to the grocery store with his mom and siblings in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he wants to push the cart, pick the best apples, or get his sister out of the candy aisle, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach kids about being on their best behavior!

Little Critter's class is going to the Critterville Museum of Natural History, and everyone is excited. But when the class arrives, they find out the dinosaur exhibit is closed because of a missing Triceratops bone. Join Little Critter as he searches the Hall of Gems and Minerals, climbs the trees in the rain forest, and sneaks around the Planetarium—all to solve the mystery of the lost dinosaur bone.

Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter® as he learns about it what it means to save money.Little Critter works hard for his money!When Little Critter wants a new skateboard, Dad tells him that he needs to save his own money to buy it! He tries his very best, but soon finds that saving enough for what he wants isn't so easy. Just Saving My Money is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Little Critter is a bit nervous about starting school today. There's a lot to be done before he can even get on the bus—he has to pick out his clothes, find his backpack, pack the perfect lunch, and say good-bye to Mom. Join Little Critter as he gets ready for this exciting day. Lift the flaps and find out what surprises are in store for Little Critter on his first day of school!

Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter® as he goes green in this My First I Can Read book!Little Critter learns that planting his own garden is a lot of fun and a lot of work. But the result—a green, green garden—is something he can cherish and enjoy.Little Critter: A Green, Green Garden is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character returns in this paper-over-board storybook collection featuring seven of the best-loved stories starring Little Critter®!Join Little Critter as he enters the school science fair, builds his own growing machine, trains for a big race, enjoys a snowy day, becomes the captain of a tugboat, drives a dump truck, and spends a weekend with Grandma and Grandpa. When Little Critter is your friend, even the most ordinary day can turn into an adventure!This storybook collection features these seven favorite Little Critter books:Bye-Bye, Mom and DadGood for Me and YouJust a Tugboat Just a School ProjectJust a Dump TruckJust a Snowman Just Big Enough

Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, on his snow day! Snow is piled high and school is cancelled. But before Little Critter can build his snowman, he must help his sister wear her snow boots, his dad shovel the sidewalk, and Gator build a fort. Will Little Critter ever get to build a snowman?This 8x8 storybook about Little Critter’s fun-filled snow day is an exciting tale for fans old and new.

Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, as he embarks on an ocean adventure with his dad. They fix up a boat and take it out to sea to go whale watching. But Little Critter discovers that the ocean is full of surprises and a great place for adventure!Little Critter: Just an Adventure at Sea is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

This 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.