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For fans of Mercer Mayer: what to watch, read & play next

Cross-media picks for Mercer Mayer fans — films, series, games and books in the same vein.

Mercer Mayer fans know the pleasure of ordinary life tilted just slightly sideways — a monster under the bed might become your best friend, a backyard holds real adventure, and a little unease only makes the warmth feel warmer. The picks here share that same sensibility: creatures with personality, child protagonists who meet the strange with curiosity, and stories that never lose sight of home, family, and the small comforts that make the odd feel safe.

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Frequently asked

What should I watch if I like Mercer Mayer?

Start with Over the Garden Wall — two brothers lost in a strange, beautiful forest full of odd creatures — or Little Monsters, where a boy befriends the monster under his bed and discovers a hidden world of fun. Both share that cozy-spooky balance Mayer fans love.

Are there books for Mercer Mayer fans?

Yes — alongside Little Critter titles like Just Me and My Mom and Too Many Dinosaurs, try The Light Jar, a children's novel with some genuinely tense moments for readers ready to venture a little further into the dark.

Are there games for Mercer Mayer fans?

Botanicula puts five tiny creatures on a mission to save a last seed, full of gentle whimsy and creature-filled wonder. The Wild at Heart sends two kids into magical Deep Woods to rally creatures against a lurking evil, and Allumette tells a fairy-tale story of a sky-city orphan in wordless, hand-crafted style.

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