Books by Marianna Mayer

Known for the A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog and Classic Stories series, Marianna Mayer writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of good vs. evil, fairy tales & mythology, fear & bravery.

Series

A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog

1 book · Ages 4–11

Classic Stories

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

The Black Horse

Marianna Mayer

A poor Irish prince must save the Princess of the Mountains from the clutches of the wicked Sea King. With the help of a

Ages 4–11

The Little Jewel Box

Marianna Mayer

A courageous girl sets off on a magical quest to break her bad luck, armed only with a mysterious jewel box to be used i

Ages 4–11

The Unicorn and the Lake

Marianna Mayer

For the child who understands the need to heal and restore, this story of a courageous unicorn cleansing a poisoned lake

Ages 5–9

The Adventures of Tom Thumb

Marianna Mayer

For the child who feels small in a big world, this classic tale celebrates courage, resilience, and finding your way thr

Ages 5–8

The Tempest

Marianna Mayer

For children grappling with themes of justice and forgiveness, this magical retelling explores how empathy can heal old

Ages 7–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

6 books

Ages 8–11

7 books

Ages 12–18

1 books

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