Books with author Marcella Marino Craver

Meet Ernie, a typical kid with an everyday life. Ernie has great friends, a great family (except for his annoying sister), and a great school. There is just one problem -- Ernie doesn't just get mad. He gets MAD! In this graphic novel for tweens, Ernie learns about his angry outbursts with the help of a friendly and understanding school counselor and discovers that he has the power to control and calm himself. Once he practices the skills to control and manage his angry outbursts, Ernie finds that he can be a happier person as well as a better friend, brother, and son. Chillax! has won two awards:Gold Medal, Moonbeam Children's Book Awards for Comic/Graphic NovelMom's Choice Award for Juvenile Books - Self-Improvement (Gold)

CJ, Eva, Zoe, Jax, and Ryan are all thrilled to be working on the school play…until CJ turns on Eva! CJ's diva-fied behavior makes Eva's life miserable, and her friends uncomfortable. With the help of their school counselor, CJ's friends discover that they have the power to stand up to CJ's bullying. Together they learn how to be upstanding bystanders — and transform their school environment to a place where kind actions take center stage. Shield Up! also includes a Note to Readers with even more information about bullying, and practical strategies for standing up to bullying behavior and practicing kindness.

Joey is concerned that Mom prefers his siblings over him. Joey is more rambunctious and mischievous than his studious older brother Jake and his sweet baby sister Olivia. Is it possible that Mom loves Joey, Jake and Olivia unconditionally, mischief and all? Children with siblings may naturally compare their own behaviors to those of their sisters and brothers, and feel that they are not living up to their parents' expectations. This book serves as a fun reminder about the concept of unconditional love. You may not always love the ways your child behaves, but you will always love your child for who he or she is as an individual! Includes a Note to Parents.

CJ, Eva, Zoe, Jax, and Ryan are all thrilled to be working on the school play…until CJ’s diva-fied behavior makes Eva’s life miserable and her friends uncomfortable. With the help of their school counselor, CJ’s friends discover they have the power to stand up to CJ’s bullying. Together they learn how to be upstanding bystanders and transform their school environment to a place where bullying is not tolerated. Includes a “Note to Readers” with practical strategies for standing up to bullying behavior and practicing kindness. From the book: Dear Reader, Imagine you notice one kid picking on another in the cafeteria. The mean words the first kid hurls make you feel uncomfortable, so you: A. Walk away; it's none of your business. B. Watch and maybe laugh along—hey, you don't want to get picked on too. C. Say something to the kid who's acting mean; you've got this. D. Get an adult. E. All of the above. Unfortunately, imagining this is possible because everyone has been a bystander. No one likes to watch or receive unkind treatment; and most people don';t like to act mean—yet it happens daily! Life would be better if people didn’t mistreat others, but few of us realize we possess the power to reduce these situations. If we try to act as upstanding bystanders shielding others from cruelty while practicing kindness, then we will transform every environment we enter just like the pebble. Are you ready to Shield Up?