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
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
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
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
Hurricane
Jason Chin, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
Stunning art explains complex hurricane science.
Shows family teamwork and safety steps.
Inspires respect for nature’s power.
Promotes curiosity in STEM topics.

Hurricane
Jason Chin, 2025
Award winning
Bobcat Prowling
Maria Gianferrari, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about wildlife and nature exploration.
Encourages curiosity about animal behaviors and habitats.
Supports development of observational and reasoning skills.
Perfect for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

