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Even Steven

Name: Even Steven
Price: 5.99 USD
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Author: Carrie Finison
ISBN: 9780593859018

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Available on Apr 14, 2026 | 32 Pages

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A lighthearted, humorous picture book from the author/illustrator duo behind Don’t Hug Doug about a boy who wants everything to be perfectly even.

Say hello to Steven. Steven likes to share! He knows the best way to share something is to split it in half. It’s fun! It’s fair! And it’s EVEN.

But some things aren’t so easy to split in half . . . Like a nickel. Or a book. Or a slide. Sometimes taking turns is better. Or giving one of something to each person. Steven likes these options because they’re fun, and fair, and still EVEN!

But…can some things be even, but not fair? Can some things be fair, but not even? Steven isn’t so sure, and he’ll need YOUR help to figure it out!

A Junior Library Guild Selection

* “Witty and surprising, this title dances flawlessly along the border between outright humor and smart, spot-on social-emotional teaching. . . This book is everything children need in a book: smart, funny, relevant, and surprising—and highly recommended.” —School Library Journal, starred review

* “Finison and Wiseman present a surprisingly complex subject in a way that’s fresh, fun,
and entirely creative. An excellent catalyst for classroom discussions, the book is sure to
provoke giggles while getting kids to consider equity in an age-appropriate way . . . Superb conversation starters for youngsters who fret about fairness—in other words, all
kids.” —Kirkus Reviews , starred review

ISBN9780593859018

Available onApr 14, 2026

Published byG.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers

Pages32

Age Range3-7 years

GradePreschool – 2

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Illustrator

Daniel Wiseman

Daniel Wiseman is the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart. He has illustrated many books for kids, including Goodbye Brings Hello by Dianne White, Play This Book by Jessica Young, When Your Lion Needs a Bath by Susanna Leonard Hill, and the Baby Scientist series by Laura Gehl. He lives with his family in Knoxville, Tennessee. Learn more at danieldraws.com or follow the artist on Instagram @d_wiseman.

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