Marion Dane Bauer

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.

When a baby was born in the manger, Mary and Joseph rejoiced. The angels sang, and kings journeyed to bring gifts. When you came into the world, there was a celebration too - because every new baby is a small miracle.

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.

Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer explains what causes earthquakes in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read. What causes an earthquake is a mystery--until you go deep beneath the Earth's surface. Find out the answers in this informative Ready-to-Read

Marion Dane Bauer's bestselling My Mother Is Mine is now available as a Classic Board Book In simple verse, baby animals praise the attributes of their mothers and one little girl does the same. A baby robin loves how her mother feeds her worms, a baby kangaroo loves how tightly his mother holds him, and a baby giraffe loves how tall her mother is. Of all the special reasons why a mother is so special, baby loves her mother because her mother belongs only to her. Perfect for sharing at Mother's Day or any time of the year. This book resonates with the warmth and love between a mother and child.

The time is 1950. The place is a small town in the Midwest. The girl is Claire, and she has a new black friend. But in an all-white town, how open can the girls be about their friendship? Now Claire faces being the "new girl" in school. A year later, she is confronting betrayal . . . and sin. Finally, she is fifteen and in love. But it is not a love that can be spoken of, least of all by Claire. In five interrelated stories, Claire grows into a young woman, learning about racism, sex, and love along the way. Most of all, she learns about truth.

There's nothing more precious than the relationship between mother and child, and Some Babies Are Wild perfectly illustrates this unbreakable bond. Adorable photographs by nationally renowned wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela are coupled with heartwarming text by award-winning author Marion Dane Bauer. Stan and Marion's first book together won a Mom's Choice Award for Most Outstanding Children's Book. The duo has once again captured that magic.

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.

The Earth as we know it was partly created by volcanoes. Many are still active today. Learn how volcanoes form and what is going on when they erupt.

Visit Yellowstone National Park as Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer takes you on a tour of one of our country's greatest treasures in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read. Bubbling mud puddles, shooting steam, and majestic bison make Yellowstone National Park--the world's first national park--a magical place to visit Read all about it in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read that almost makes it feel like you're there

Smuk billedbog med inspiration fra virkelighedens venskab mellem flodhesteungen Owen, der mistede sin mor under tsunamien, og kæmpeskildpadden Mzee.

Visit the Statue of Liberty as Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer takes you on a tour of one of our country's greatest treasures in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read. For many years the Statue of Liberty was the first American sight for many immigrants. Read on to find out how she came to stand in New York Harbor.

Mount Rushmore is the most visited place in the United States. Learn the story about how this wonder of America was made.

After the tsunami disaster in 2004, a baby hippo orphan was sent to a Kenyan nature reserve in the hopes of bonding with a new hippo mother, yet when the baby hippo found comfort by the side of a 130-year-old male tortoise, a most unlikely friendship was quickly formed to the surprise of all its caretakers.

Real live bears are the main characters in this dynamic tale of adventure and discovery! Photos by nationally known wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela pair with text by award-winning author Marion Dane Bauer for a lively story that will fascinate children and adults. This Mom's Choice Award winner for Most Outstanding Children's Book creates a compelling dynamic between reality and imagination.

Offers an informative examination of this majestic range of mountains through a review of its geographical history, the animals that live there, and more, enhanced with full-color illustrations from the illustrator of Niagara Falls and The Grand Canyon. Simultaneous.

During a visit with her grandmother in her quiet house in the Minnesota wood, a young girl hears someone calling her name and discovers a blue ghost in her presence, but despite being frightened, Elizabeth's curiosity gets the best of her as she tries to figure out what her unexpected visitor wants from her. Reprint.

Eine anrührende Geschichte über einen Wolfswelpen. In den Wäldern von Minnesota werden vier gesunde und starke Wolfswelpen geboren. Und dann kommt noch ein fünfter Welpe auf die Welt. Schwarz und mit einem weißen Stern auf der Brust sieht er aus wie sein Vater King. Aber etwas stimmte nicht mit ihm: er ist klein, viel zu klein. King macht sich große Sorgen. Die Welt ist hart und der Überlebenskampf unerbittlich ...

Runt, the smallest wolf pup, desperately trying to please his father, the leader of the wolf pack, stumbles into the forbidden human territory and learns a valuable lesson in self-worth, in a powerful novel of courage. Reprint.

Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer explains the wonders of nature in this delightful Ready-To-Reads that combines inviting art with concise language. Full color.