Mercer mayer biography 1943

Last week, I had the privilege of talking to Mercer Mayerover the phone. I've loved this man and his art for as long as I can remember, and it was a real thrill to have a chance to speak with him.

And wouldn't you know, Mercer was just as animated and interesting as I always imagined him to be. Open and warm, like talking to an old friend.

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All I could think was his grand kids must have the time of their lives when they are with him.

Anywho... Creator of all things Little Critter. Author of the amazing One Monster After Another. Conceiver of my childhood holy grail, Liza Lou and the Yellowbelly Swamp.

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Not to mention the Boy, Dog and Frog series, There's a Nightmare in My Closet, and countless other stories that have delighted generations of children the world over. His drawing talent is huge and his off-kilter sense of humor definitely helped to mold the cultural connoisseur I am today.

So without further gushing, meet Mercer Mayer, perhaps one of the coolest guys in the entire univ