Mercer Mayer

January 10, 2024
Children's Author

Quick Facts

Mercer Mayer
Full Name Mercer Mayer
Occupation Children'S Author
Date Of Birth Apr 30, 1943(1943-04-30)
Age 81
Birthplace Little Rock
Country United States
Birth City Arkansas
Horoscope Aries

Mercer Mayer Biography

Name Mercer Mayer
Birthday Apr 30
Birth Year 1943
Place Of Birth Little Rock
Home Town Arkansas
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aries
Spouse Marianna Mayer , Gina Mayer
Children(s) Zebulon Mayer, Jessie Mayer, Len Mayer, Arden Mayer, Ben Mayer

Mercer Mayer is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on April 30, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. American illustrator and author of children’s books, he is most well-known for his Little Critter series for beginning readers. Some of his most well-known individual titles are If I Had a Gorilla and There’s a Nightmare in My Closet.

Howard Pyle, born almost 100 years before Mayer, was another prominent children’s book author and illustrator. was a prominent illustrator and author of children’s books. He was born nearly 100 years prior to Mayer.

He was born in Little Rock Arkansas. Jo Mayer, his second wife was also his mother. He had three children.

Mercer Mayer Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Children's Author
House Living in own house.

Mercer Mayer is one of the richest Children'S Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mercer Mayer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He decided to be an illustrator during his time at the Honolulu Museum of Art. He began his training at the Art Students League of New York in 1964.

He published over 300 books for children and illustrated many titles by Jay Williams, Jan Wahl and other authors.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Mercer Mayer Dating?

According to our records, Mercer Mayer married to Marianna Mayer , Gina Mayer. As of December 1, 2023, Mercer Mayer’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Mercer Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mercer Mayer celebrates birthday on April 30 of every year.

What animal is Mercer Mayer?

Mercer Mayer’s books have been beloved for generations, thanks in no small part to the star of many of them, Little Critter. Just what kind of animal is Little Critter? He’s obviously a hedgehog.

Is Little Critter a porcupine?

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-like creature.

How many books are in the Little Critter series?

Seven books in one, a nice collection to give to a child.

How old is Mercer Mayer?

78 years (December 30, 1943)

What are the creatures in Mercer Mayer books?

Little Critter is an anthropomorphic character created by Mercer Mayer. Although it’s not specified what species the Little Critter is, many have speculated him to be a groundhog, guinea pig, hamster, wombat or porcupine.

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