Most Popular Books by SARAH HINES STEPHENS

Moms-to-be or new moms will find humor, help, and inspiration in Show Mom How, a fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to everything a mom needs to know from pregnancy through baby’s first year. Show Mom How brings the parenting expertise of Babytalk magazine to the award-winning Show Me How series—one part how-to guide, one part graphic art showpiece, and one part pure inspiration. From sensible to sweet to downright silly, 166 things every new mother needs to know--one step at a time. In a series of nearly wordless, highly informative step-by-step activities, moms-to-be get the inside scoop on pregnancy and parenting with details on key aspects of new motherhood, including: - Sharing the news of a pregnancy - Decorating the nursery - Swaddling a newborn - Coping with teething - Celebrating a birthday - Inducing labor naturally - Trimming baby''s nails - Painting under plastic wrap . . . and much, much more. Presented in a bold new visual style that draws on the best of information technology and graphic-novel communication, Show Mom How brings moms the knowledge they need in a stylish, fun format. Packed with useful hands-on tutorials, Show Mom How is also a parent-tested resource that will prove indispensable in any number of situations, from the bedroom to the kitchen to the playground.

The evil SCAREDY CROWS are coating GOTHAM CITY with fear dust, and ACE THE BAT-HOUND is Halloween''s only hope.

When BIZARRO KRYPTO lands on Earth, the SUPER-PETS must stop his backward antics.

When STREAKY won''t wake from his catnap, his friend SUPER-TURTLE discovers something shell shocking. The SUPER-CAT''S kibbles are filled with kryptonite! Only one evil being could plan such a slimy scheme IGNATIUS IGUANA. Can SUPER-TURTLE nab this vile reptile before it''s too late, or will STREAKY be forever sleepy?

Wonder Woman battles Devastation, the shape-shifting super-villain, and she must face her greatest weakness and learn from the lessons of her past.

Robin sets off to deliver an important package to Batman, but on the way he runs into Catwoman, and barely escapes; arriving at his destination he finds that Batman is a prisoner--and it is up to Robin to use his cape and hood to catch Catwoman and free his mentor.

Lex Luthor is up to his old tricks, and the reader must choose the path that Superman will take to defeat his wicked schemes.

SUPERGIRL''S super-horse COMET tries to stop the mechanical cat known as MECHANIKAT.

In this retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, Batman climbs a huge vine that has sprung up in Gotham City to find people in trouble and hulking villain, Solomon Grundy.

When the International Cat Enthusiast (ICE) show comes to Gotham City, Batman and Robin suspect a familiar feline felon is on the prowl. The show''s top cat will win a diamond cat collar-a prize too perfect for Catwoman to resist. But the ICE show isn''t the only catnip in town. An art museum''s exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts might be the cat burglar''s real mark. Can Batman and Robin foil Catwoman''s perfect plot, or will the powers of a pendant prove perilous for the Dynamic Duo?

In this twisted retelling of "Hansel and Gretel," Robin and Batgirl are out on a training test to find their way back to the Batcave, but when they stumble upon a cottage made of corn, they must also use their wits to escape a frightful foe.

After squashing Poison Ivy''s plans to pilfer the patrons of a Gotham City gala, Batman and Robin puzzle over her foiled plot. Why would Ivy target a fundraiser for Robinson Park-the city''s largest green space? All signs point toward the vine-loving villain''s desire to let her fiendish foliage flourish freely-especially when a ferocious forest suddenly arises in Robinson Park. Now the Dynamic Duo must dash into the weird and wild woods to face Poison Ivy''s rainforest revenge.

Being a superhero isn''t easy. But surviving a middle school dance? That''s when things get really hard... Amanda Price never dreamed she''d turn into Bug Girl, a hero with the powers of the insect kingdom. She also never dreamed it would be this difficult. Turns out superpowers aren''t much help with Geri, the new bully terrorizing the seventh grade. Or with Emily. She''s supposed to be Amanda''s partner in crime-fighting, but she''s too busy freaking out about the upcoming dance. When a mystery monster appears in town and seventh graders start disappearing, Bug Girl needs Emily''s help more than ever. Soon both girls are tangled in a dastardly scheme—and the fate of their school, their town, and their very lives will be decided on the dance floor. Bug Girl: Fury on the Dance Floor is Benjamin Harper''s and Sarah Hines Stephen''s buzz-worthy, hilarious superhero sequel to the original middle grade novel Bug Girl—and it''s packed with illustrations and real bug facts. An Imprint Book "Fans of Bug Girl will definitely want to fasten their mandibles on this arch sequel." — Booklist "This entomological adventure celebrates teamwork and girl power." — Kirkus Reviews Praise of Bug Girl "Bearing all the campy hallmarks and high drama of a classic superhero romp, this entertaining ... tale also features interesting entomological tidbits throughout." — Kirkus Reviews "The villain is dastardly, the heroes are staunch, and the costumes are impressive, making this high-quality standard superhero fare with the added bonus of some poignant details of how even the closest friendships may fade amid the social pressures of middle school." — Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books "Tucks both middle-school fashion advice and insect facts into a tale that scuttles along to a wildly destructive climactic battle." — Booklist

Three classic fairy tales are retold in this collection that provides an ideal introduction to these legendary stories. Includes "Beauty and the Beast, " "The Lady and the Lion, " and "The Frog Prince."

While the LEGION OF SUPER-PETS is busy protecting the universe, their KENNEL OF JUSTICE is attacked! The LEGION OF PETS hopes to pull the heroes'' headquarters out of orbit and send it crashing down to Earth. Thankfully, PROTY, the shape-shifting SUPER-PET, is still aboard the doomed den. However, before he can save the world, this spineless specimen must prove he''s more than just a pile of goo.