New Releases by Marion Dane Bauer

All living things need water to survive. But when there is too much rain, a flood can happen. Learn how floods form and how we try to avoid them in this eBook with audio.

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.

Mr. Geo the geography teacher explores the state of California, where he watches the taping of a television show in Los Angeles, visits state parks and historic landmarks, and reaches the Pacific Ocean.

Mr. Geo explores New York State, examining the geography, history, and pop culture as well as maps and various learning activities about the state.

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

A boy, a dog, and an old man are lonely before the boy plans a rally, the dog looks for a boy, and all the townspeople run to the old man''s aid when lightning strikes his home and something miraculous happens. Illustrations.

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

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!

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.

Benjamin Franklin was curious about the world around him. He had wide and varied interests that led him to become a printer, a writer, an inventor, a statesman, and eventually one of the fathers of our nation. This book introduces Benjamin Franklin to the youngest readers and inspires them to learn about the world. Illustrations.

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

Owen the baby hippo and his mama were best friends. They loved to play hide-and-seek on the banks of the Sabaki River in Africa. That was all before the tsunami came and washed Owen''s world away. But after the rain stops, Owen befriends Mzee, a grayish brown tortoise. He plays with him, snuggles with him, and decides he just might turn out to be his best friend and a brand-new mama. Inspired by the tsunami of 2004, acclaimed storyteller Marion Dane Bauer and celebrated illustrator John Butler depict this heartwarming true tale of healing, adoption, and rebirth -- with splendid illustrations and oodles of love.

Move over, Christmas Carol—here’s a new holiday ghost story! It''s Christmas Eve, and Kaye’s family is on the way to her grandmother’s house in a swirling snowstorm. Suddenly the car hits a patch of ice. It slides across the road and skids into a snow-filled ditch! Through the car window, Kaye spots a light in the woods. Its glow leads her and her parents through the blizzard. They find a warm cabin and a kindly old woman named Elsa. And Kaye finds something else—a green ghost who needs her help! Newbery Honor–winning author Marion Dane Bauer spins a third spooky tale to complement her previous stories, The Blue Ghost and The Red Ghost.

A young child lists body parts from nose to toes, giving thanks for each along the way, in this delightful celebration of gratitude. Full color.

Regina is only 3-1/4 inches tall, but she knows from the moment she wakes up in her dollhouse bed that she is a princess. Why else would she have such a lovely pink gown? Why else would she have such golden hair and flawless skin? And why else would she have a four-foot, curly-haired human creature to wait on her? Meanwhile Zoey, that four-foot, curly-haired creature, has always dreamed that someday one of her dolls would come alive. But in her dreams, the doll never ordered her around. The doll didn’t call her a servant. And the doll was a whole lot nicer!In a classic storyteller’s voice, Marion Dane Bauer tells an exquisite tale of friendship, family, and loss, laced with humor and joy.

Baby critters are soft and cuddly, but which is the cutest? Award-winning author Marion Dane Bauer poses this question, leading readers on a heartwarming journey to find The Cutest Critter. Stan Tekiela''s adorable photographs provide plenty of choices, but by story''s end there is just one answer. Stan and Marion''s other collaborations both won Mom''s Choice Awards. The Cutest Critter is sure to become another family favorite. Share it with someone you love, and introduce them to the wonders of nature.

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.

Have you ever had the feeling a doll was watching you? Jenna finds the perfect gift for her sister at a neighbor’s garage sale—a beautiful old doll dressed all in red velvet. Jenna can’t believe her luck. Not only does Mrs. Tate seem happy to be rid of the doll, she even gives it to Jenna for free! But when Jenna takes the doll home, trouble begins. First her best friend gets a creepy feeling whenever she’s around it. Then the family cat hisses at the doll, and at night, Jenna thinks she can hear it moving around in her closet. Finally, when Jenna gives the doll to her sister, she won’t take it. Could the red velvet doll be haunted? And if it is, what can Jenna do? In this companion book to The Blue Ghost, Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer masterfully tells a doll story full of suspense and shivers.

A popular collection of some of the best short fiction and short stories ever written.

A series of five stories, loosely based on the author''s experiences growing up on the edge of a small, industrial town in Illinois in the 1950s, touching upon such diverse topics as race relations, unwanted cats, confirmation in the Episcopal faith, and homosexuality.

When her family moves from Chicago to the country, nine-year-old Emily is drawn to a mysterious playhouse she finds in the woods and soon meets its sad, lonely inhabitant.

Tells the story of the construction of the Statue of Liberty in New York.

This book describes the creation of Mount Rushmore, the carved monument of four American presidents.

Pictures and rhyming text show how some fathers, animal, bird, and human, take care of their children by bringing them food, playing with them, and keeping them safe.

During the catastrophic tsunami of 2004, a family of hippos was swept out to sea from their home on Sabaki River, in Eastern Kenya. The sole survivor of the disastor was a baby hippo who was rescued and given the name Owen. Motherless and alone, Owen is befriended by Mzee, a giant male tortoise at a local nature reserve. This moving and charming tale is the story of their friendship.

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!

Learn about the Rocky Mountains, how they came to be and what animals live there.