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Marissa Bader

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Marissa Bader is an award-winning children's book author based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who writes picture books that help children build confidence, kindness, courage, empathy, and a sense of belonging. Her social-emotional learning (SEL) stories are loved by families, teachers, school counselors, librarians, and homeschool educators for sparking meaningful conversations while helping children navigate big feelings and everyday challenges.

She is the author of The Only Me, Stella's Brave Voice, Petunia the Perfectionist, Saturdays with Gramps, and Dash Makes a Splash, each inspired by her three daughters and the real-life experiences that shape childhood.

In addition to writing children's books, Marissa has written about parenting, grief, ...more

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Average rating: 4.65 · 162 ratings · 107 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	Petunia the Perfectionist by Marissa Bader (Goodreads Author), Ellie Beykzadeh (illustrator) 4.80 avg rating — 50 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Only Me by Marissa Bader (Goodreads Author), Arlene Soto (Illustrator) 4.23 avg rating — 47 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Saturdays with Gramps: A Children’s Book About Grief, Loss, and the Love That Lives On by Marissa Bader (Goodreads Author), Ellie Beykzadeh (Illustrator) 4.64 avg rating — 25 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stella's Brave Voice (The Stella & Paige Series) by Marissa Bader (Goodreads Author), Arlene Soto (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 17 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dash Makes a Splash by Marissa Bader (Goodreads Author), Renee Hayes (Editor), Ellie Beykzadeh (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 11 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dash Makes a Splash by Marissa Bader (Goodreads Author), Renee Hayes (Editor), Ellie Beykzadeh (Illustrator) 4.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Marissa Bader rated a book it was amazing Loving Lily and the Magic Seed by Hillie Jeffery (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Such a sweet & delightful book! My girls and I absolutely loved this book about the power and magic of a tiny seed turning into a beautiful flower... and also about the joy of friendship, and what comes from tending to something, giving it extra love ...more
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