Most Popular Books by Marion Dane Bauer

Illustrations and simple text explain three types of clouds--stratus, cumulus, and cirrus--as well as what clouds are made of and what clouds can bring. A Level 1 Ready To Read title

Tim is distressed to learn that his mom, new stepfather, and grandmother are sure Granddad has Alzheimer''s disease. Refusing to accept the possibility that they may be right, Tim persuades Granddad to run away with him on a fishing trip, convinced this will prove that Granddad is still capable of taking care of himself. But on the way to the lake, Granddad keeps forgetting things: their equipment, the soft drinks, even how to make change at the roadside store. When Granddad can''t get them out of a dangerous situation on the water but instead makes the problem worse, Tim finally realizes his grandfather has changed . . . but his awareness may have come too late. Well-developed characters and page-turning suspense ensure that this riveting yet poignant novel will hold readers captive.

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

An exploration of Florida for children, visiting big cities, historic sites, scenic wonders, sports events, and more. Includes maps and learning activities

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.

Readers are reassured that being themselves has its advantages.Animal anatomy and the myriad differences between humans and animals are the focus of this imaginative picture book. Each page (or spread) is devoted to some aspect of animal anatomy, such as elephant trunks, mosquito mouths, or monkey tails and what a child might do with such an appendage. Winter''s playful watercolor illustrations show a young girl trying out each scenario with an animal companion.

Cat bones, rat bones, and bat bones illustrate this spooky Halloween adventure, written by newbery-Honor-winning author Marion Dane Bauer. If you take your trick-or-treat sack and venture into the dark woods on Halloween night, you''ll find cat bones, rat bones, and bat bones--and all are looking at YOU! "Take care! Beware! Despair!" the bone creatures will cry. "You can bet you''ve just met your worst nightmare!" What will you do? Cry? Sigh? NO! Because you''re too tough / to worry about stuff / like the rattle / and prattle / of bones! Told in unmetered rhymed verse, this Halloween adventure is a real treat.

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

Rap, bap, tap. Late one winter night, a child awakes to peculiar noises in the backyard- a bear! They journey together through the snowy forest as other animals eagerly join in, creating a parade to welcome the spring. This is a perfect seasonal read aloud to bridge Winter and Spring. In this mysterious picture book, sounds build anticipation as the ground thaws, and the icy pond breaks. Trees begin to bud and more animals join the fray, until… CRACK! Spring bursts from a gigantic egg full of gorgeous flowers and birds.

The text and illustrations in this story explain what rain is and how it is used by plants, birds, and people. Ready-to-Read Level 1.

Simply describes how various baby animals come into the world and what happens when a human baby is born.

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.