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Steve Mark
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I draw quirky humorous illustrations that have delighted art directors for a long time. I originally worked as an animator but discovered illustrating was way more fun, especially children’s books.

I am also a puppeteer and created the company, Village Idiot Puppets. I write and build my own puppet shows that I’ve performed throughout the Midwest.

I live in Minnetonka, MN, with my wife and try to keep track of our three grown kids.

Don’t Behave Like You Live in a Cave
written by Elizabeth Verdick
illustrated by Steve Mark
Free Spirit Publishing, 2010
ISBN 978-1575423531

Humorous, kid-friendly text teach kids how to make smarter choices about how they behave at home and at school so they stay out of trouble, feel good about themselves and their choices, and get along better with family, friends, and teachers.

Don't Behave Like You Live in a Cave

Siblings: You're Stuck with Each Other,
So Stick Together (Laugh And Learn)

written by James J. Crist Ph.D. and Elizabeth Verdick
illustrated by Steve Mark
Free Spirit Publishing, 2010
ISBN 978-1575423364

This lively title uses accessible humor to approach sibling-related topics, such as birth order, privacy, jealousy, bullying, and bonding.

Siblings

The Step-Tween Survival Guide:
How to Deal with Life in a Stepfamily

written by Lisa Cohn and Debbie Glasser Ph. D.
illustrated by Steve Mark
Free Spirit Publishing, 2008
ISBN 978-1575422978

For Tweens in stepfamilies that offers kids workable solutions that are not dumbed-down or patronizing.

Awards and Recognition
Winner, VOYA’s Nonfiction Honor List; ForeWord Book of the Year Award Finalist

Step-Between Survival Guide

See You Later, Procrastinator! (Get It Done)
written by Pamela Espeland and Elizabeth Verdick
illustrated by Steve Mark
Free Spirit Publishing, 2007
ISBN 978-1575422787

Kids today are notorious for putting things off—it’s easy for homework and chores to take a backseat to playing video games, hanging out with friends, watching television, or surfing online. Full-color cartoons and kid-friendly text teach kids how to get motivated, stay motivated, and get things done.

See You Later, Procrastinator

Dude, That’s Rude
written by Pamela Espeland and Elizabeth Verdick
illustrated by Steve Mark
Free Spirit Publishing, 2007
ISBN 978-1575422336

Kids today need manners more than ever, and this book (part of the Free Spirit Laugh & Learn[TM] series) makes it fun and easy to get some.

Awards and Recognition
iParenting Media Award Winner: Excellent Product for 2007

Dude, That's Rude

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