Super Max and the Math Menace

Is your little one prepared to overcome anxiety when the unexpected happens?
The Math Menace can strike at any moment, but has it messed with the wrong students this time?
It was a regular school day for the students of Room 23, until the math menace arrived disguised as a surprise test ready to ruin the day! Anxiety grips Max's friends and chaos ensues as they feel unprepared to pass this test.

Her words shook the room like a hard boom of thunder,
And filled it with chaos, confusion, and wonder.
Panicked, the students became really scared,
Then Ivan yelled out, "I feel so unprepared!"

But, Max has a little secret up her sleeve...she's SUPER!
Super Max wants to help her friends overcome their test anxiety and take down the math menace one problem at a time, but will her antics work? Can she get her friends to join in taking down the Math Menace?

Test Anxiety in Children
Nearly 40% of children struggle with test anxiety. It's this anxiety that prevents them from performing their best and can have longer effects of behavior, self-esteem, and avoidance of school. Super Max helps children realize their true inner power to dig deep and pull the super in themselves out to conquer fear over test anxiety.

A book to help your little find their super and overcome anxiety from the unexpected
Super Max will take children and parents on an adventure of superhero discovery and the ability to help others overcome fears. Complete with an Anxiety Tips and Tricks section, this book is sure to help children face their anxieties, be their super self, and overcome any obstacle in their way.   

Readers agree...Max DOES help save the day!
"The message of this story is one so many children (and adults) can relate to. Anxiety can prevent us from accomplishing our goals and it is so very important to learn how to control the symptoms."-- Alison Paul Klakowicz, BA, MS, Host and Creator of Hodge Podge Podcast and Blog. Author of the award-winning children's travel and adventure picture book, Mommy's Big, Red Monster Truck

"What a positive message to send kids about overcoming pressure and worry. This book is an inspiration to children that have trouble finding courage in overwhelming moments. Max put on her mask and mustered up bravery to overcome her fears. A great book for children to read right now that are needing to wear masks! ♡
Highly recommend!" - Author Tina Marie Young

Heather was born and raised in Southern California. As an avid learner, she earned her Doctorate degree in Education and spent several years in Social Work helping foster youth and homeless veterans. She enjoys traveling with her two children and boyfriend. She resides in San Jose with her family and Husky, Echo.

Zoe has always had a passion for art, from sticking her hands in paint when finger painting to doodling on the margins of her school books. She studied Illustration at the University of Lincoln and wants to help tell stories like the ones that made her fall in love with art when she was being read to as a child. Zoe resides in the U.K. with her husband.