Books by Margery Facklam

3 books · Ages 4–13

Margery Facklam writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–13, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, resilience & perseverance, curiosity & wonder.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of The Trouble With Mothers
The Trouble With Mothers
Margery Facklam
For the child who feels embarrassed by a parent, this book explores standing up for family, navigating public controvers
Ages 9–13
Cover of Lizards Weird and Wonderful
Lizards Weird and Wonderful
Margery Facklam
For the child who loves discovering fascinating facts about amazing animals, this book explores the peculiar and beautif
Ages 6–9
Cover of Spiders and Their Web Sites
Spiders and Their Web Sites
Margery Facklam
Explore the fascinating behaviors of twelve different spider species, from spinning to hunting, with stunning, up-close
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
Lizards Weird and Wonderful
Spiders and Their Web Sites
Ages 8–11
3 books
The Trouble With Mothers
Lizards Weird and Wonderful
Spiders and Their Web Sites
Ages 12–18
1 books
The Trouble With Mothers

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceCuriosity & WonderAnimalsNature & OutdoorsShame & GuiltJustice & FairnessLove & Family

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