Books to donate
Children's books to donate.
Every title comes from the Mariana Publishing catalog of children's books. Read about each one, pick a favorite, and we will put it on a public school shelf.
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Book bundles
Related books grouped into ready-made sets, 10% off the single-book price. Choose how many sets, then add the bundle to your basket.
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Celebration of the Seasons
Read through the whole school year in verse: autumn, winter, spring and summer.
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Donate this bundle · $904 books · $90
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Holidays in Rhyme
Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter and Mother's Day stories for the classroom calendar.
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Donate this bundle · $904 books · $90
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The Dick and Jane Collection
All three true-story books about rescued dogs Dick and Jane, full of kindness, family and getting along.
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Donate this bundle · $673 books · $67
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Bilingual & Spanish Shelf
Spanish and dual-language editions for English learners and bilingual classrooms.
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Donate this bundle · $673 books · $67
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American History Adventures
Meet Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and a famous pirate in stories built for grades 3 to 5.
Donate this bundle · $673 books · $67
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Pre-K & Kindergarten Starter
Letters, family and imagination for the youngest readers, plus a dragon coloring book.
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Donate this bundle · $904 books · $90
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The Complete Rhyming Series
Every English title in the Mariana Books Rhyming series, from the ABC Book to Makenna the Mermaid.
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- The World Famous ABC Book of Rhymes
- If I Were a Dragon
- A Celebration of Mothers in Rhyme
- A Celebration of Autumn in Rhyme
- A Celebration of Winter in Rhyme
- A Celebration of Spring in Rhyme
- A Celebration of Summer in Rhyme
- The Costume Contest
- Ava and Aaron's Christmas Story in Rhyme
- A Valentine's Breakfast in Bed
- Ava and Aaron's Easter Story in Rhyme
- Mommy May Bloops
- Makenna the Mermaid
Donate this bundle · $29213 books · $292
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The Whole Collection
One copy of every published book in the catalog: a complete classroom or library shelf.
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- The World Famous ABC Book of Rhymes
- I Love You Daddy
- Te Quiero Papá (Spanish Edition)
- If I Were a Dragon
- If I Were a Dragon (Bilingual Edition)
- If I Were a Dragon Interactive Coloring Book
- A Celebration of Mothers in Rhyme
- A Celebration of Autumn in Rhyme
- A Celebration of Winter in Rhyme
- A Celebration of Spring in Rhyme
- A Celebration of Summer in Rhyme
- The Day Slime Took Over the House
- The Costume Contest
- Ava and Aaron's Christmas Story in Rhyme
- A Valentine's Breakfast in Bed
- Ava and Aaron's Easter Story in Rhyme
- Mommy May Bloops
- Makenna the Mermaid
- Makenna the Mermaid (Bilingual Edition)
- Precious Moments with Dick and Jane
- Double Trouble with Dick and Jane
- Togo the Incredible Dog
- Mariana Meets President Lincoln
- Washington's Riddles
- Mariana Meets Blackbeard
- Senior Living with Dick and Jane
Donate this bundle · $58526 books · $585
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Individual books
Every title is $25 per book. Add as many as you like to your basket.
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The World Famous ABC Book of Rhymes
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: A playful rhyming trip from A to Z, with multicultural illustrations and built-in pronunciation practice. A great fit for pre-K and kindergarten classrooms building letter sounds.
#Alphabet #Rhyme #Diversity
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I Love You Daddy
About this book: A warm picture book about a father and daughter and the values they share, told across 36 illustrations. It makes a lovely read-aloud for family literacy nights.
#Family #Love #Values
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Te Quiero Papá (Spanish Edition)
About this book: The Spanish-language edition of I Love You Daddy. It is ideal for dual-language classrooms and for families who read together at home in Spanish.
#Family #Spanish #Love
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If I Were a Dragon
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: At bedtime, Liam imagines what life would be like as a dragon. This rhyming story sparks big imaginations and ends with an art activity young readers can do on their own.
#Imagination #Bedtime #Art
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If I Were a Dragon (Bilingual Edition)
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: The bilingual Spanish and English edition of If I Were a Dragon, so every reader in a dual-language classroom can join the adventure.
#Imagination #Dragons #Bilingual
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If I Were a Dragon Interactive Coloring Book
About this book: A coloring companion to If I Were a Dragon. Young readers color the dragon pages and retell the story in their own way.
#Coloring #Creativity #Dragons
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A Celebration of Mothers in Rhyme
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: A rhyming love letter to mothers of every kind that celebrates the many ways moms care for their families. It is perfect around Mother's Day or for a family reading night.
#Family #Love #Rhyme
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A Celebration of Autumn in Rhyme
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: A rhyming celebration of autumn's colors and changes. Teachers can pair it with a fall science unit or a nature walk.
#Seasons #Nature #Rhyme
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A Celebration of Winter in Rhyme
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: Gentle rhymes about how the world changes in winter. It is a cozy read-aloud for the colder months.
#Seasons #Nature #Rhyme
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A Celebration of Spring in Rhyme
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: Spring arrives in bright, bouncy verse. It is a natural fit for classroom units on plants, weather and growth.
#Seasons #Nature #Rhyme
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A Celebration of Summer in Rhyme
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: The summer book in Roger Carlson's Celebration in Rhyme seasons set. Pair it with Autumn, Winter and Spring to read through the whole year in verse.
#Seasons #Nature #Rhyme
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The Day Slime Took Over the House
About this book: Mariana and her dog Bella deal with a science experiment that goes hilariously wrong. With 36 illustrations, it is great for sparking curiosity and conversations about trying again.
#Science #Humor #Pets
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The Costume Contest
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: A neighborhood costume contest told in lively rhyme. It is a fun, inclusive pick for fall reading.
#Halloween #Community #Rhyme
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Ava and Aaron's Christmas Story in Rhyme
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: A holiday story in rhyme about a surprise reunion and a family celebration. Its message about togetherness reaches well beyond the season.
#Holidays #Family #Rhyme
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A Valentine's Breakfast in Bed
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: Siblings Aniyah and Andres plan a special surprise for the parents they love. It is a sweet story about kindness, teamwork and showing gratitude.
#Kindness #Family #Siblings
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Ava and Aaron's Easter Story in Rhyme
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: A spirited egg hunt at the local park, told in rhyme. It is full of friendly competition and springtime fun.
#Holidays #Friendship #Rhyme
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Mommy May Bloops
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: A giggle-out-loud family story about the awkward moments everyone has. This kind of humor wins over reluctant readers.
#Humor #Family #Rhyme
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Makenna the Mermaid
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: A rhyming mermaid adventure and one of the newest titles in the Mariana Books Rhyming series (2025, 34 pages).
#Adventure #Ocean #Rhyme
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Makenna the Mermaid (Bilingual Edition)
Mariana Books Rhyming
About this book: The bilingual Spanish and English edition of Makenna the Mermaid (66 pages). A natural fit for dual-language and English-learner classrooms.
#Adventure #Ocean #Bilingual
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Precious Moments with Dick and Jane
About this book: The true story of two rescued puppies, told in short vignettes that fit any attention span. The final section highlights nine values, including hope, loyalty, empathy, friendship and respect.
#Kindness #Animals #Values
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Double Trouble with Dick and Jane
About this book: Rescued dogs Dick and Jane continue their fun-filled lives, with plenty of sibling-style mischief and lessons about getting along.
#Kindness #Animals #Siblings
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Senior Living with Dick and Jane
About this book: Dick and Jane, the rescued dogs from Precious Moments and Double Trouble, put on their party hats for a birthday celebration full of friendship, family and kindness.
#Kindness #Animals #Community
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Togo the Incredible Dog
About this book: The true story of the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska, when sled-dog teams raced medicine through a blizzard to save a town. It is a moving introduction to history, teamwork and bravery.
#History #Courage #Animals
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Mariana Meets President Lincoln
About this book: Mariana travels back to 1861 and joins the Lincoln and Taft families as they prepare for Thanksgiving. This time-travel adventure makes history feel personal.
#History #Time Travel #Adventure
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Washington's Riddles
About this book: George Washington's Constitution has gone missing, and only a chain of riddles can bring it back. It is a puzzle-filled mystery that turns civics into a game.
#History #Mystery #Puzzles
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Mariana Meets Blackbeard
About this book: Mariana goes back in time to hunt for Blackbeard the pirate's gold. This swashbuckling adventure keeps readers turning pages.
#History #Pirates #Adventure
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$90 a month
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Annual
$300 a year
Twelve new books for a school or library each year.
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$1,000 a year
Sponsors a school-wide book delivery every year.
Choose $1,000 a year: Sponsors a school-wide book delivery every year.
Our publishing partner
Mariana Publishing
“Books for Kids and Kids At Heart”
Mariana Publishing is a hybrid children's book publisher based in Indiana. It creates high-quality picture books and early readers and helps new authors with editing, illustration, printing and publishing. Every book on our donation list comes from its catalog.
- info@marianapublishing.com
- (574) 849-6890
- South Bend, Indiana
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