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A retelling of the nativity that's perfect for baby's first Christmas!

Exciting, non-fiction Ready-to-Reads from Newbery author Marion Dane Bauer are packed with fact-filled text and colorful illustrations.

Marion Dane Bauer's New York Times bestselling picture book, My Mother Is Mine is now available as a Classic Board Book!

Newbery author Marion Dane Bauer looks at hurricanes and volcanoes and the devastating effects they cause in these Level 1 beginning readers.

Newbery author Marion Dane Bauer looks at hurricanes and volcanoes and the devastating effects they cause in these Level 1 beginning readers.

Bubbling mud puddles, shooting steam, and majestic bison make Yellowstone National Park -- the world's first national park -- a magical place to...

Why do kittens purr?Because they're happy,deep inside their fur.Lions roar in the dining room and frogs hop down the stairs as a child's curiosity...

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.

Some animal daddies comfort their babies, or hold them tight, or face every danger for them. But the little boy in this heartwarming story knows his...

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...

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...

The Rocky Mountains form the backbone of North America. They sure make a beautiful backbone! But how did they come to be and what animals call them...

Spooky trick-or-treaters knock on the door on every spread of this Halloween book! From a scar-faced Frankenstein who looms large, the costumes get...

Niagara Falls is beautiful and exciting. Read along to discover how the Falls were made and the history that surrounds them.

It all started with water. But how did one river make such a deep canyon? Read on and find out.

See the real ribbons in this Mother's Day board book! It's morning on Mother's Day -- wrap a bouquet of flowers for Mommy with a pretty ribbon....

Clouds come in many different shapes and sizes. They can be white and fluffy or dark and scary. But where do clouds come from? The answer is at your...

Drip, drop, plop, rain falls from the sky. Rain turns dirt into mud and makes puddles on sidewalks. It also helps flowers grow. But where does rain...

Level 1: Starting to Read• Simple stories• Increased vocabulary• Longer sentencesEveryone loves snow! It's fun to play in and makes...

Level 1: Starting to Read• Simple stories• Increased vocabulary• Longer sentencesThough you can't see the wind, you can certainly feel...

When Rebecca Rowena Randall goes to live with her spinster aunts in Riverboro, Rebecca's aunts find her to be more of a handful than they bargained...

Inside my boots I've got toes,and beneath my scarf is a...Baby is bundled in a mountain of clothes! Peek under the flaps of clothing to find out what's...

As the sun sets, a father puts his child to bed. Weaving images of mice, of birds, and of polar bears, he tells her that sleep nibbles the last crumb...

This affectionate tribute to the all-encompassing love of a child will touch parents' and grandparents' hearts at the same time that it satisfies...

Pollyanna's eternal optimism has made her one of the most beloved characters in American literature. First published in 1913, her story spawned the...

This sturdy board book edition of the best-selling picture book introduces baby animals and their parents. This celebration of the miracle of...

This adorable young picture book by Marion Dane Bauer and Kristina Stephenson gives thanks for your nose, toes, and everything in between!