Top-rated books by Mary Hassinger
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Snakes (New & Updated)
Gail Gibbons, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Turns worry into wonder about snakes.
Boosts STEM vocabulary and mapping skills.
Eye-catching visuals sustain attention.
Promotes caring for the environment.

Snakes (New & Updated)
Gail Gibbons, 2025
They Work: Honey Bees, Nature's Pollinators
June Smalls, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches vital pollination science.
Celebrates teamwork and responsibility.
Beautiful read-aloud rhythm.
Empowers kids to protect nature.

They Work: Honey Bees, Nature's Pollinators
June Smalls, 2025
Award winning
A Garden in Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut
Masha D'yans, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces children to microbiology through vibrant illustrations.
Fosters curiosity about science and the human body.
Encourages healthy eating habits through engaging storytelling.
Supports development of literacy and cognitive skills.

A Garden in Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut
Masha D'yans, 2024
Award winning
This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and curiosity in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Enhances vocabulary through repetitive and rhythmic patterns.
Supports early learning about nature and animal behavior.

This Little Kitty in the Garden
Karen Obuhanych, 2024
Award winning
Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth
Stacy Mcanulty, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging exploration of Earth's diverse ecosystems.
Promotes environmental awareness and responsibility.
Encourages curiosity about science and nature.
Vibrant illustrations enhance learning and enjoyment.

Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth
Stacy Mcanulty, 2022
The Berenstain Bears on the Moon
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
Easy text grows early reading skills.
Fun space facts spark curiosity.
Beloved characters ensure engagement.
Encourages dreaming big.

The Berenstain Bears on the Moon
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, 2025
Award winning
Snakes! A Search and Spot Adventure
Asclepius Snakebite Foundation, 2023
38 pages
Why to read
Interactive search-and-find enhances observation skills.
Vivid illustrations stimulate curiosity about snakes.
Encourages engagement through spotting challenges.
Promotes wildlife awareness and appreciation.

Snakes! A Search and Spot Adventure
Asclepius Snakebite Foundation, 2023
Award winning
Ultimate Reptile Rumble (Who Would Win?) (26)
Jerry Pallotta, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Exciting educational battles between various reptile species.
Enhances knowledge on reptile traits and habitats.
Encourages comparison and analytical thinking skills.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.

