Illinois Authors

Clarion Books, New York : ©2005.

In Anchorage, Alaska, two lonely boys make a connection--a brown bear injured just after his mother sends him out on his own, and a human whose father is a new keeper at the Alaska Zoo and whose mother and sister are still in Minnesota.

Dell, New York, NY : 1992, ©1990.

Twelve-year-old Diana and her mother are moving again.

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York : ©2007.

When the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami separates a young African hippopotamus from his mother, he finds a new snuggle partner in Mzee the giant tortoise. Based on a true story.

Simon & Schuster Children's, London : 2007.

When the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami separates a young African hippopotamus from his mother, he finds a new snuggle partner in Mzee the giant tortoise. Based on a true story.

Scholastic, New York : ©1994.

After his mother leaves the family, Brad involves his younger brother in a plan to get her to come home and deals with his feelings of rejection by taking care of a newborn kitten.

Little Simon, New York : ©2005.

A boy and a girl come up with a great way celebrate the perfect Valentine's day.

Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers, New York : 1995.

Thirteen-year-old Caitlan looks forward to the camping trip with her older sister in the woods of northern Minnesota, but she doesn't count on the intrusion of her sister's boyfriend or the ghost of a boy who died in the fire that destroyed the forest a century before.

Clarion Books, New York : ©1995.

The author explores the influences that led her to become a writer including the importance of inspiration.

Hyperion Paperbacks for Children, New York : 1997.

Alison dresses as a fierce and ugly pirate for Halloween, but she is disappointed and angry when everyone says she looks cute.

Scholastic, Inc., New York : ©1997.

All Alison wants is a puppy for her birthday.

Paw Prints 2008.

Dell Yearling, New York : 2001, ©1999.

When eleven-year-old Tim's beloved grandfather develops Alzheimer's Disease, Tim tries to restore and save him by taking him out for a fishing adventure at the pond, but the outing turns into a disaster.

Adventure Publications, Inc., New York : 2016.

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.

Scholastic, New York : ©1999.

On a hot summer day, while Bear and Frog are arguing about who owns the cool, wet pond, Frog disappears and Bear develops a sudden case of hiccups.

Random House Books for Young Readers, 2009.

Turtleback Books 2013.

Turtleback Books 2013.

Mr. Geo explores Illinois, including a kite festival in Chicago, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Shawnee National Forest.

Takes beginning readers on a whirlwind tour of Illinois, the Prairie state with Mr. Geo. His first stop is Chicago for a kite-flying festival and a trip to the museum to see the biggest T. rex skeleton ever found! Then he will ride riverboats, work on a farm, climb the mysterious Cahokia Mounds and visit place where President Lincoln lived and worked, plus much more.

Takes beginning readers on a whirlwind tour of Massachusetts, the Bay state with Mr. Geo. Join this fun and funny geography teacher as he goes up and down the state visiting Boston for a Fourth of July celebration, walking the Freedom Trail, and cheering on the Boston Read Sox! He also plans to meet the Pilgrims, go whale watching, bike along the seashore and much much more.

Takes beginning readers on a whirlwind tour of the Empire State with Mr. Geo. Join this fun and funny geography teacher as he explores New York City and New York State with stops at cultural attractions, historic landmarks, scenic wonders, sports events, and much, much more.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Boston : 2013.

Takes beginning readers on a whirlwind tour of the Lone Star State with Mr. Geo. Join this fun and funny geography teacher as he visits popular attractions, national parks, historic landmarks, rodeo shows, and much, much more.

Scholastic Inc., New York : [1999]

After Cat is accidentally shut outdoors on a cold, dark Christmas Eve, she makes a promise to Mouseling in order to share his warm bed.

Little Simon, New York : ©2006.

Children dream of Santa, good food, and family during the days before Christmas, in a book with real Christmas lights.

Illustrations and simple text explain stratus, cumulus, and cirrus clouds.

Scholastic Press, New York : 2012.

Brannon is afraid of thunder until his older brother compares thunder to one of Brannon's favorite subjects--dinosaurs.

Aladdin, New York : 2009.

Explains that earthquakes are caused by plate movement.

Little Simon, New York : ©2005.

Clarion Books, New York : ©1991.

Picked on at school by bullies, thirteen-year-old Michael confronts his fears during a trip to Colorado to see his father, who works as a whitewater rafting guide and whom Michael has not seen in eight years.

Paw Prints 2011.

Aladdin Paperbacks, New York : ©2008.

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.

Dell Pub. Co., New York : 1978, ©1977.

When her great-grandmother is placed in a nursing home, a twelve-year-old is sent to a foster home where the fanatically religious father presses his intentions on her.

Scholastic, New York : [1995?], ©1992.

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.

Fitzgerald Books 2007.

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York : ©2000.

A woman celebrates the arrival of her baby girl and then, years later, the similar arrival of her grandson.

A woman celebrates the arrival of her baby girl and then, years later, the similar arrival of her grandson.

Random House Books for Young Readers, 2010.

Holiday House, New York : ©2012.

When a young boy goes out to trick-or-treat on Halloween, he encounters a spooky forest full of bones.

Scholastic, New York : ©2010.

A simple introduction to the life and work of Harriet Tubman.

Cartwheel Books, New York : ©2009.

"A book about how much we love our little ones"--Back cover.

Little Simon, New York : ©2006.

Spooky trick-or-treaters knock on the door. From a cackling witch who pops up to a scar-faced Frankenstein who looms large, the costumes get more and more frightening--but they don't scare the little boy giving out candy. Wht will scare him? He's not afraid of anything. Or is he?

Holiday House, New York : ©2005.

A young child ruminates on the favorite weather of ten different animals.

Holiday House, New York : ©2001.

A young girl imagines what it would be like to have a tongue like a snapping turtle, feet like a fly, a tail like a lizard, or cheeks like a chipmunk.

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York : ©1997.

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

If you were born high up in a tree, would you jump to the ground? That’s what Wood Ducks are supposed to do, but three little ducklings aren’t so sure. Mama Wood Duck calls for them to come, but her babies just won’t budge! Will they find their courage when Mama tells them all about a Wood Duck’s wonderful life?

Houghton Mifflin, New York : [2008], ©2007.

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.

Scholastic, New York : 2003.

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.

A little cat named Patches manages to push out a window screen and leave her house, chasing a falling leaf, and sets out to find a special place to call her own.

Turtleback Books 2017.

Atheneum Books for Young Readers, New York : ©2012.

A boy, a dog, and an old man are lonely before the boy plans a rally, the dog looks for a boy, and all the townspeople run to the old man's aid when lightning strikes his home and something miraculous happens.

Providing a warm and loving poetic answer in a beautiful celebration of parental love, this picture book is an ideal treasure for new parents. Parents describe their longing for a baby and their joy at the birth and marvel at the baby's attributes and actions. The gentle text and lush paintings say I love you in many touching ways in this exquisite book ideal for children, parents, and grandparents. Full-color illustrations.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a great man. His words changed the way people thought, and his actions spurred them on to change the world. With simple, lyrical text and bold, kid-friendly illustrations, this book introduces Dr. King to the youngest readers--Page 4 of cover.

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

Simple text describes the history behind the construction of the four faces on Mount Rushmore.

Little Simon, New York : 2009, ©2001.

As a child makes a Mother's Day card, various animal mothers are shown taking care of their young.

Fitzgerald Books 2007.

Introduces young readers to how the Falls were made and the history that surrounds them.

Random House/Miller-Brody, New York : ©1988.

When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.

When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.

Orchard Books, New York : 2009.

One brown bunny goes out one day and finds many friends who would like to play.

Clarion Books, New York : ©1996.

This follow-up to What's Your Story? presents a selection of short fiction written by students in grades four through twelve followed by Bauer's comments on each.

Aladdin, New York : ©2004.

Illustrations and simple text explain what rain is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and the importance of clean water.

Clarion Books, New York : ©1983.

When Steve's older brother Matthew, returning home after service in World War II, refuses to talk about his wartime experiences, Steve's friends begin to doubt the stories he has told of Matthew's heroism.

Random House Books for Young Readers, 2009.

Clarion Books, New York : ©2002.

Runt, the smallest wolf cub in the litter, seeks to prove himself to his father King and the rest of the pack and to earn a new name. In this beautifully written story set in the north woods of Minnesota, four healthy wolf pups-Leader, Sniffer, Runner, and Thinker-are born one spring. And then one final, undersized pup emerges-Runt. Despite his size, Runt manages to keep up with his brothers and sisters and learn the ways of the pack. But he finds it impossible to please his father, the pack"s leader, and gradually withdraws from the others. When he ventures into forbidden human territory, Runt at last comes to understand his mistakes and to recognize his own worth. Award-winning author Marion Dane Bauer combines her gift for evocative writing with her in-depth knowledge of wolves to create a compact tale that has the power of an epic. Like the best animal stories, it reflects our own world and shows us what it means to be alive.

Random House Books for Young Readers, 2009.

Seabury Press, New York : ©1976.

After her father remarries, twelve-year-old Stacy runs away in search of her real mother, only to be befriended by a wizened old woman who lives alone in the desert.

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York : 2002.

Sleepiness is compared to the actions of a spider, a mouse, a bird, and increasingly larger animals.

Uncovers the mysteries of snow and celebrates the joy it can bring.

Adventure Publications, Cambridge, MN : 2008.

Rhythmically portrays the loving relationships between baby animals and their moms, while also providing real-life photographs.

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York : ©2010.

Rhythmic text enumerates what various body parts can do, including hands to clap and a body to twirl, then expresses thanks for each of those parts--and for the whole.

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York : ©2010.

Rhythmic text enumerates what various body parts can do, including hands to clap and a body to twirl, then expresses thanks for each of those parts--and for the whole.

Aladdin, New York : 2008.

"Non fiction picturebook regarding the formation and history of the Badlands in South Dakota"--Provided by publisher.

Random House, New York : ©2005.

At her grandmother's log cabin, nine-year-old Liz is led to make contact with children she believes may be her ancestors.

A simple retelling of the Nativity story that celebrates the timeless joy of welcoming a new baby into the world.

Adventure Publications, Inc., New York : 2016.

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.

Holiday House, New York : ©2004.

Nine-year-old Sarah is excited about summer vacation, but she faces unexpected crises when her best friend Paige becomes old enough to join a local girls' clique, and when she makes choices which affect her relationship with an elderly blind neighbor.

Random House Children's Books, New York : ©2008.

While Kaye and her parents are driving during a bad snowstorm to her grandmother's house on Christmas Eve, their car spins off the road and they take refuge in a house where Kaye meets a ghost in a green cloak.

Little Simon, New York, N.Y. : ©2002.

A young girl tries to hide from her mother's mushy kisses.

Holiday House, New York : ©2009.

One very long night, a crow, a moose, and a fox all claim they can bring back the sun, but the wind knows that only one little creature has what is needed to end the darkness.

Aladdin, New York : 2007.

Briefly describes the geography of the Mississippi River, along with some history of the transportation and commerce associated with the river.

Random House, New York : ©2008.

After Jenna gives her little sister an old doll dressed in red velvet as a birthday present, the occurrence of some very disturbing events make Jenna suspect the doll might be possessed.

Learn about the Rocky Mountains, how they came to be and what animals live there.

Random House, New York : ©2007.

When her family moves from Chicago to the country, nine-year-old Emily is drawn to a mysterious playhouse she finds in the woods and soon meets its sad, lonely inhabitant.

An introduction to the Statue of Liberty explains how it was built, what it is made of, and the symbolism behind it, and provides interesting facts pertaining to this wonder.

An introduction to the Statue of Liberty explains how it was built, what it is made of, and the symbolism behind it, and provides interesting facts pertaining to this wonder.

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York : ©2004.

Pictures and rhyming text show how some fathers, animal, bird, and human, take care of their children by bringing them food, playing with them, and keeping them safe.

Random House, New York : ©2011.

After discovering a tiny, delicate, china doll in an old trunk, Rose is amazed when the doll comes to life, claiming to be a princess, and starts ordering Rose about.

Engages readers to lift the flaps to see which body parts are hiding underneath clothing.

Dell, New York : 1990, ©1987.

When the china horse Jennifer receives for her birthday is magically transformed into a real horse, they share an evening of fantastic adventures.

Holiday House, New York : 1997.

Turtle talks to different animals about the coming winter, trying to find a dream that will fit her and prepare her for the long cold season of darkness.

From lost balloons to spilled milk, mishaps happen! Unfold the pages to see each hilarious uh-oh and the hugs and kisses that make them all better.

Aladdin Paperbacks, New York : ©2008.

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.

Little Simon, New York : ©2005.

A young boy sees the snow, lights, and decorations as signs that Chistmas is near. On board pages.

BridgeWater Books, Mahwah, N.J. : ©1995.

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

Simple rhymes tell why kittens, bears, kangaroos, and other animals behave the way they do.

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York : ©2003.

Simple rhymes tell why kittens, bears, kangaroos, and other animals behave the way they do.

Illustrations and simple text explain what wind is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and how wind can become a storm.

Simon & Schuster Books, [Place of publication not identified] : 2014.

Aladdin, New York : 2008.

An introduction to Yellowstone National Park describes the landscape and animals found there and explains how people came to use natural means to tend the world's first national park.

SIMON & SCHUSTER Books, [Place of publication not identified], 2019.

Dt. Taschenbuch-Verl., München : 2007.