Mary Ann Dames, M.S., R.D.

Children's Author and Registered Dietitian

I am writing a story inspired by this character doll I made.

My Works


BOYS' LIFE

Gross Goodies -- Gross out your friends with Hippopotamus Ooze Sandwich, Deer Droppings, Hairy Eyeball Sundae and other disgusting sounding foods.
      October 2000

Dump It
      November 1999

Use Your Noodle
      August 1999

Breakfast on the Go
      March 1999

Quick Fix Meals
      October, 1998

Brrr-ing On The Munchies
      January 1998

Going Dutch
      April 1997

Marvelous Munchies
      May 1996

Tasty Desserts For Hungry Campers
      January 1996

Poppin' Good Eats
      September 1995

It's Tortilla Time
      February 1995

Frozen Treats For Hot Days
      August 1994

Shake It Up
      March 1994

Hot Drinks For Cool Days
      February 1994

Soup's On!
      October 1993,

Ready Rations
      May 1993

LADYBUG

Lee's Hammer
April 2005

Lee learns there are many ways for him to use his wooden hammer when he helps his neighbors build a new community playground.

FACES

Speak Like a Mapmaker -- If you'd read this article, you'd know the Tropic of Cancer is not a sign of the Zodiac and the Arctic Circle is not a round ice cube.
      November 2005

Canoes, Camels and Cabooses: History of Transportation in Canada’s Cordillera Region
      February 2004

Palestinian Foods: Maqlouba
      May 2003

Pemmican - Prairie Provinces
      April 2003

Dala Horse - Symbol of Sweden
      October 2002

Kwäday Dän Ts'inchi or "Long Ago Person Found"
      April 2002

Clothes and Customs of Saudi Arabia
      November 2001

New Zealand - Land of Variety
      January 2001

LOS ANGELES TIMES
Garden Bounty
      September 15, 1999

TOTALLY FOX KIDS MAGAZINE
Thanksgiving Terrors
      November 1996


CHILD CARE CENTER
Fabulous Fruits
      Co-author, 1986

LA PARENT,
Off to a Good Start
      November 1983