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Books by Marion Dane Bauer | Wonderlit

Books by Marion Dane Bauer

20 books · Ages 0–14

Known for the Weather Ready-to-Read series, Marion Dane Bauer writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 0–14, alongside 19 standalone books, exploring themes of nature & outdoors, growing up, love & family.

Series

Clouds

Weather Ready-to-Read

1 book · Ages 4–7

Standalone Books

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Marion Dane Bauer

When Matthew returns from World War II, his silence about the front lines makes his younger brother Steve question every

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Like Mother, Like Daughter

Marion Dane Bauer

Leslie struggles to connect with her mother and seeks guidance from a school advisor until a sudden crisis changes her e

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Marion Dane Bauer

By Age Range

Toes, Ears, & Nose!

Why Do Kittens Purr?

Touch the Moon

Ghost Eye

The Stuff of Stars

Common Themes

Nature & Outdoors Growing Up Love & Family Family & Siblings Curiosity & Wonder Loneliness & Belonging Empathy & Kindness Fear & Bravery

Jennifer’s birthday wish comes true when her china horse transforms into a real one. Together, they gallop into a night

Ages 7–10

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A Dream of Queens and Castles

Marion Dane Bauer

Stuck in England for a year, a girl named Diana finds an unlikely companion in an eccentric old man who also uses the ro

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Marion Dane Bauer

Michael travels to the Colorado rapids to reunite with his estranged father and finally face the fears that follow him f

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Marion Dane Bauer

Purrloom Popcorn is a beautiful show cat with mismatched eyes who finally finds genuine affection from a lonely girl and

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A Taste of Smoke

Marion Dane Bauer

A northern Minnesota camping trip turns haunting when the ghost of a boy who perished in a historic forest fire appears

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An Early Winter

Marion Dane Bauer

Eleven-year-old Tim hopes a fishing trip will help his grandfather remember who he is, but a difficult day at the pond b

Cover of The Double-digit Club

The Double-digit Club

Marion Dane Bauer

Sarah fears losing her best friend to an exclusive club for ten-year-olds, sparking a summer of hard choices and unexpec

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A Bear Named Trouble

Marion Dane Bauer

In the wilds of Alaska, a lonely boy whose family is split between states finds an unexpected connection with an orphane

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Marion Dane Bauer

For the child grappling with the absence of a parent and the complicated path toward reconciliation and forgiveness.

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The Stuff of Stars

Marion Dane Bauer

From the roaring Big Bang to the stardust in your own hands, this lyrical journey traces how the entire universe worked

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We, the Curious Ones

Marion Dane Bauer

Humanity has traveled from ancient myths to modern science to understand the stars, yet our vast galaxy remains full of

Cover of Toes, Ears, & Nose!

Toes, Ears, & Nose!

Marion Dane Bauer

For the curious toddler discovering their own reflection, this playful lift-the-flap book turns learning body parts into

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Marion Dane Bauer

For the child grappling with the weight of a mistake or the heavy silence of a secret. A profound look at honesty, guilt

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Marion Dane Bauer

For the child curious about how the internet works and why sharing information freely matters in our digital world.

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Marion Dane Bauer

Determined to prove his worth to the pack, the smallest wolf cub in the litter faces dangerous trials to find his place

Cover of The Longest Night

The Longest Night

Marion Dane Bauer

For the child who feels restless in the dark or small in a big world, this lyrical tale offers comfort through the quiet

Cover of Why Do Kittens Purr?

Why Do Kittens Purr?

Marion Dane Bauer

For the inquisitive child who wonders about the 'why' behind everyday animal behaviors. A gentle exploration of a kitten

Rain of Fire

Like Mother, Like Daughter

Touch the Moon

Rain of Fire

Like Mother, Like Daughter

A Dream of Queens and Castles

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Who Loves Bo

Who Loves Mee Art

Maisy Loves You

Maisy Loves You

Gammysaurus and Me

Little Hedgehog Books

Gammysaurus and Me

Spot's First Easter

Spot's First Easter

What Is a Family?

Craig Hammersmith

What Is a Family?