Most Popular Books by Marilyn Singer

When a brave maiden subdues a demon using a fan that had been given to her by her mother, she brings about the downfall of the tyrannical Lord Shang and reunites the imperial houses of Li and Chen.

In rhyming text, a school bus describes its busy day transporting children to and from school.

Solly''s stepmother forbids him to go the Circus Lunicus, but gives him an inflatable lizard that turns into his fairy godmother and teaches him how to turn into a space lizard as well.

Discusses the history, botanical background, and legendary and medicinal properties of onions, garlic, shallots, chives, leeks, and other members of the allium family.

Sadie is all set for her family’s rustic camping trip—she’s packed her favorite patent leather shoes, ballerina skirt, and other stylish accessories in her sparkly suitcase—everything a girl needs in order to have an adventure! Especially when she thinks Bigfoot is on the loose. Along with her brother, Sadie searches for clues, crawls through a cave, swims down a river, and climbs a mountain. Will she be able to catch the mysterious monster with her lasso of pearls and magic gold wand? Sadie proves that girly girls can get their hands dirty and be brave, too! Lyrical text is complemented by bright and lively illustrations, and Sadie’s fearlessness will leave readers ready to grab their satin capes and head out on their own adventures! Praise for I''m Gonna Climb a Mountain... "This enthusiastic take on girl power embraces having it all—with both strength and style." --School Library Journal "Singer''s story crackles with humor and attitude, its driving rhythms making it an infectious read-aloud. Avril''s busy illustrations, using pastel chalk over a pencil outline, display a range of bright colors and have a slightly dreamy cast, as if they came right out of Sadie''s head. So can a girl rough it in ruffles? Silly question." --Kirkus Reviews

Lizzie''s scheme for getting a pet tarantula backfires.

When second grader Josie overhears her parents'' concerns about the family finances, she decides to help raise money for her soon-to-be-born baby sister.

How do animals greet one another? In this intriguing full-color picture book, Singer explores, explains, and describes the extraordinary ways in which animals communicate. Young readers will also be introduced to some of the basic elements of animal behavior.

Happy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.

Come see animals of all different kinds enjoy a picnic. See how a frog "gulps," a shark "gobbles," a chicken "pecks," and more.

Readers love to feel special. Yet they also find it fun to be told they resemble people they love and admire. This upbeat story explores the joys of being at once an individual and part of a loving family. Color illustrations.

Three children get a "boo-boo" that needs to be kissed.

An original fairy tale in which the daughter of a Lord overcomes her fear of the ocean when she rescues her beloved from the Ocean King.

A fourteen-year old poet-singer rethinks her career aspirations and friendships when her stage-struck partner makes other plans.

A little girl goes on her first camping trip.

Henry enlivens the dull summer she and her two sisters are being forced to spend with their grandparents by inventing imaginative stories about Lightey the Lightning Bug and his insect friends.

Determined to avoid the pitfalls of romance he has witnessed in his own mother''s relationships, seventeen-year-old Storm avoids getting too close to anyone--until he meets Jocelyn, a mysterious young woman with strange powers. Reprint.

Wheel''s attempt to organize a Fourth of July carnival, starring all of his friends, is threatened when the new kid in town starts to take over his gang.

Introduces the characteristics of such exotic birds as the Galapagos penguin, kiwi, and African hornbill.