From acclaimed author and three-time Emmy-nominated writer Samantha Berger and rising star illustrator Neha Rawat comes a hilarious and heartwarming story that follows a young girl as she learns that her new stepmother might not be as evil or wicked as she originally seems. Perfect for newly blended families and a celebration of stepmothers and stepchildren everywhere! 
When I first met my stepmother, I was a little suspicious. All stepmothers are supposed to be wicked! Evil! Downright B-A-D BAD! Or at least, that’s what the stories say. So I thought I knew just what to expect from mine. 
But my stepmother didn’t seem to be any of those things. She helped me paint my room. She left me notes in my lunchbox. She baked my favorite lemon squares. Is it possible I might have been wrong about stepmothers?

The Totally NOT Wicked Stepmother

Children's Books

BERGER, SAMANTHA

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Harpercollins

This book offers a health-oriented, integrative approach to adolescent group therapy. George R. Holmes and his associates believe that promoting social competency in each adolescent group member is central to successful therapy. The enablement of interpersonal skills neutralizes the environmentally sponsored psychopathology that adolescents use to survive. The authors also emphasize the co-therapy relationship. They offer recommendations for supervising trainee therapists and for applying their model to other contexts, such as high schools.
The authors discuss strategies developed in their clinical work, covering such issues as scapegoating, silence, and withdrawal. They explore how processes, roles, and meaningful issues change over the life of the group. Social competency should be the main focus, they argue: it is essential to nurturing self-parenting skills and a healthy identity. The co-therapy relationship--the interaction between co-therapists and among co-therapists and group members--also greatly determines therapeutic change. The book includes recommendations for supervising trainee therapists and for applying this model to other contexts, such as high schools. Adolescent Group Therapy will be of interest to students and to teachers and professionals in psychology, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, social work, nursing, education, and child and adolescent psychiatry.

What If...

Arts, Music & Photography

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Martha Doesn't Say Sorry!

Adorably clad in her pink dress and matching headband, Martha is ready to do just about anything-except say those three little words: I am sorry. But when this sweet but stubborn otter learns that niceties like cookies, piggyback rides, and hugs are for people who apologize our mischievous heroine learns the ultimately rewarding feeling that comes with saying she's sorry. Parents and kids alike will embrace the hilarious watercolor illustrations and the irreverent humor throughout in this pitch-perfect picture book that offers the gentlest of lessons.

Martha doesn't say sorry!

Animals

Martha has a new favorite word. And that word is MINE! Martha has officially mastered apologizing. Unfortunately, she still has a lot to work on when it comes to sharing. And while she doesn't learn to love it, she does discover that having her toys to herself means having to play with them all by herself, too. Not so fun! This hilarious follow-up to Martha doesn't say sorry! shows readers that sharing isn't all that bad when you take it one (small) toy at a time--like Martha does. It gets easier every day. Well, almost every day.

Martha doesn't share!

There are many things that Martha does, but apologizing isn't one of them. There are three little words that can be very hard to say (No, not "I love you"): "I am sorry." Adorably clad in her frilly pink dress and matching headband, it appears this little otter is sweet as sugar. But mother and father won't be fooled by her sometimes naughty and stubborn behavior and will go to great lengths to teach her to apologize for her antics. Eventually, Martha learns the importance of apologizing and the (ultimately) rewarding feeling that comes with saying she's sorry.

Little, Brown Young Readers

Martha has a new favourite word. And that word is 'MINE!' Martha has officially mastered apologizing. Unfortunately, she still has a lot to learn about sharing. And while I can't say she learns to love it, she does learn that having all the toys to yourself means you have to play all by yourself, too. Not so much fun! The good news is that readers learn the importance of sharing as they observe Martha's stubbornness, her (ultimate) regret and her decision to do the right thing. Martha isn't perfect but she's learning. And that's what matters most.

Martha Doesn't Share

Growing Up & Facts of Life

The perfect cure for a cranky kid, illustrated by the #1 New York Times bestselling and Caldecott-winning artist, Dan Santat.BEWARE OF CRANKENSTEIN! He's a little monster of crankiness that no one can destroy! MEHHRRRR!!! He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. When Crankenstein meets his match in a fellow Crankenstein, the results could be catastrophic--or they could be just what he needs to brighten his day! This hilarious and relatable tale of grumpiness gone awry will turn toddler tantrums to giggles in no time.Don't miss the sequel, A Crankenstein Valentine!

Crankenstein (Crankenstein, 1)

Humor

IFFYA Crankenstein Valentine

scholastic

Science Fiction & Fantasy

LB Kids

Even the crankiest little monsters can have hearts of gold in this monstrously funny Valentine's Day tale illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling Caldecott medalist Dan Santat. An ordinary kid turns into a Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year: Valentine's Day. Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It's enough to turn anyone into a monster! Can Crankenstein find a way to turn his sour day sweet?Don't miss the legendary tale of Crankenstein's first tantrum in Crankenstein!

A Crankenstein Valentine (Crankenstein, 2)

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The Totally NOT Wicked Stepmother

What If...

Martha doesn't say sorry!

Martha doesn't share!

Martha Doesn't Say Sorry!

Martha Doesn't Share

Crankenstein (Crankenstein, 1)

IFFYA Crankenstein Valentine

Crankenstein (Crankenstein, 1)

A Crankenstein Valentine (Crankenstein, 2)