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Books by Mary Lyn Ray

11 books · Ages 2–8

Mary Lyn Ray writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–8, exploring themes of nature & outdoors, weather & seasons, curiosity & wonder.

Standalone Books

Cover of Mud

Winter's thaw brings a messy and magnificent transformation as the frozen earth softens into a playground of glorious sp

Cover of BOOM! Big, Big Thunder & One Small Dog

BOOM! Big, Big Thunder & One Small Dog

Rosie is a brave little dog who isn't afraid of anything—except for the big booms of a storm. See what happens when she

Cover of The Thank You Book

The Thank You Book

Gratitude fills every page as this story honors the small, daily pleasures and big moments that make life meaningful.

Cover of The House of Grass and Sky

The House of Grass and Sky

For children processing the concept of home, the passage of time, or the bittersweet feeling of an empty space waiting f

Cover of How to Have a Birthday

How to Have a Birthday

A whole day is yours to unwrap like a gift as you celebrate the morning light, the treats, and the quiet magic of being

Cover of When You Find the Right Rock

When You Find the Right Rock

For the child who loves to fill their pockets with treasures from the ground, this lyrical book validates the wonder fou

Cover of Go to Sleep, Little Farm

Go to Sleep, Little Farm

For the child who needs a gentle transition to sleep, this rhythmic journey through a sleepy farm helps little ones wind

Cover of Once Upon a Fairy Tale House

Once Upon a Fairy Tale House

For the child who loves to build and dream, this story shows how one artist turned a whimsical vision into a real, lasti

Cover of Goodnight, Good Dog

Goodnight, Good Dog

A restless dog finds the world far too exciting to close his eyes, but the gentle sounds of the night eventually lul him

Cover of Welcome, Brown Bird

Welcome, Brown Bird

A single wood thrush travels thousands of miles, connecting the lives of two boys who live in very different parts of th

Cover of Christmas Farm

Wilma and her young neighbor Parker plant hundreds of seedlings and wait five long years to see their Christmas tree far

By Age Range

Mud

BOOM! Big, Big Thunder & One Small Dog

The Thank You Book

Mud

BOOM! Big, Big Thunder & One Small Dog

The Thank You Book

Common Themes

Nature & Outdoors Weather & Seasons Curiosity & Wonder Patience & Waiting Love & Family Joy & Gratitude Gratitude & Appreciation Animals

The House of Grass and Sky

Once Upon a Fairy Tale House

Welcome, Brown Bird

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