Best Selling Books by Marion Dane Bauer

Come hear a song about a baby, a very special baby. Come hear a song about you. This affectionate tribute to the all-encompassing love of a child will touch parents'' and grandparents'' hearts at the same time that it satisfies children''s requests to tell them about when they were little. Best-selling author Marion Dane Bauer''s lyrical text and award-winning illustrator Dan Andreasen''s timeless paintings combine to create a gift of love -- for parent and child alike. And oh, how we love you!

Describes in verse the lion that is March weather, which finally gives way to the lamb of spring.

Picked on at school by bullies, thirteen-year-old Michael confronts his fears during a trip to Colorado to see his father, who works as a white-water rafting guide and whom Michael has not seen in eight years.

Peek under the flaps of clothing to find baby and the toes, ears, and nose.

Presents a selection of short fiction written by students in grades four through twelve followed by Bauer''s comments on each, detailing what works well and making suggestions for improvements.

A simple introduction to the life and work of Abraham Lincoln.

Learn all about the night sky in the fourth book in this nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that’s perfect for kids who love science and space! From planets and stars to constellations and meteor showers, readers will discover the amazing sights that can be seen in our night sky in this stellar Level 1 Ready-to-Read!

Life in Claire''s typical Midwestern town is quiet; some would even say boring. But this is the 1950s, and things that seem calm on the surface are often churning underneath. When Claire takes a new black friend, dressed as "Liberty," to the Fourth of July parade in the town park, she realizes there can be no liberty for either girl in her all-white town. And as she grows older, she discovers that her world is more complicated than she ever imagined. Being the "new girl" in school isn''t the fresh start she was hoping for. Getting a pet involves sacrifices. And falling in love is more confusing than fulfilling--especially when it is not a love that can be spoken of, least of all by Claire. Teenage sexuality, northern segregation, differing religious beliefs, and animal cruelty are just a few of the controversial topics explored in this collection of five interrelated stories, told in a voice that is both refreshingly naive and darkly humorous. With this book, Marion Dane Bauer lives up to her reputation as a writer who is not afraid to delve into difficult material in search of the truth.

DEEP IN THE Minnesota forest, where only the strong survive, four regular-sized pups—Leader, Sniffer, Runner, and Thinker—are pushed into the world. Then one last, very small pup is born into the wolf pack. He is called Runt. From the very start, Runt struggles in the harsh wild world of the wolves. He tries learning along with his brothers and sisters, but makes serious mistakes. It’s hard pleasing his father, King, and the other wolves. If only Runt could prove himself to his powerful father and family. . . . “With an economy of words, Bauer precisely and vividly conveys the wolves’ wild world. . . . There’s a ready-made audience for this.”—Booklist, Starred “Beautifully written and faithful to wolves’ behavior (explained in an afterword). . . . Bauer portrays the wolves’ place in the natural world with compassion, respect, and warmth, but this is also the story of any unique individual’s struggle to find his or her niche.”—School Library Journal

Blast into orbit in the fifth book in this nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that’s perfect for kids who love science and space! Why do planets orbit the sun? What are Saturn’s rings made of? Readers can explore the solar system in this stellar Level 1 Ready-to-Read.

What is that in the sky? It''s clouds, then rain, and then a rainbow. Rainbows are very pretty, but how do they form? Why does it rain? What are different kinds of clouds called? The answers to these questions and many more are inside this book that''s perfect for any beginning reader curious about weather! This bright bind-up includes: Rain Clouds Rainbow.

Fourteen-year-old Polly Rodgers keeps a diary of her 1873 journey from England to Minnesota as part of a colony of eighty people seeking religious freedom, and of their first year struggling to make a life there, led by her father, a Baptist minister.

Jason''s enthusiasm for bears is dampened when his big brother tells him that they are going to eat him up. Illustrations.

A simple introduction to the life and work of Harriet Tubman.

Simple text and illustrations introduce early readers to the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.

Mr. Geo the geography teacher explores the state of Texas, where he rides a bucking bronco at the rodeo, goes line dancing, and visits historic sites and scenic wonders.

Learn exciting information about the history and landmarks of Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Discusses the features of Yellowstone National Park, including its wildlife, geysers, petrified forests, and rejuvenated wolf population.

Everyone loves Earth''s little neighbor: the moon! It lights up our night sky, guides our oceans, and so much more.

Christmas is twinkling through the town from candles on tables to lights on the trees. Let the real blinking lights on each page of this merry little book shine holiday cheer in your heart that you can share with the world!

A child enjoys a camping trip with Grandma that includes hiking, canoeing, fishing, and cooking out.

Purrloom Popcorn, an exotically beautiful cat with one blue eye and one gold eye, receives his first real love from a lonely girl and an array of ghost cats.

A boy welcomes scary trick-or-treaters at his door until a group of costumes becomes too scary for him.

Owen, el pequeño hipopótamo, y su mamá eran grandes amigos. Les encantaba jugar a esconderse en las orillas del río Sabaki, en África. Eso fue antes de que llegara el tsunami y se llevara todo lo que rodeaba a Owen. Pero cuando paró la lluvia, Owen se hizo amigo de Mzee, una tortuga macho marrón y gris. Jugaba con él, se acurrucaba junto a él, y decidió que Mzee sería su mejor amigo y su nueva mamá. Inspirado en una historia real acaecida tras el tsunami de 2004. La escritora Marion Dane Bauer y el ilustrador John Butler han reado esta conmovedora obra sobre la curación, la adopción y el renacimiento, con espléndidas lustraciones y montones de amor.

The Appalachian Trail is one of the longest trails in the world! It crosses fourteen states between Georgia and Maine. Hikers from all over the world come to explore and discover the natural wonders along the trail.

Based on a true story, this new novel by the author of "Runt" is the story of a young boy in Alaska who sets out to get even with the wily bear cub that has accidentally killed the boy''s favorite animal.

This delightful book shows children a special way to say I Love You! They can use some red hearts, ribbons -- and don''t forget Cupid -- to make a recipe for Valentine''s Day. Lift the multiple flaps on each spread to reveal the words beneath the pictures and complete the rebus. Add a pinch of concentration and a heaping cup of fun for an extra-yummy holiday! Full-color illustrations.