Katie and Those Boys

Reach for this book when your child is struggling to find their place in a newly blended family or feels overwhelmed by the intrusion of boisterous siblings. Katie is dealing with a major life shift: a new house, a new stepfather, and two rowdy stepbrothers who seem determined to drive her crazy with their pranks. Through Katie's relatable frustrations and her eventual attempts to get even, the story explores themes of personal space, belonging, and the messy process of building a new family identity. It is a lighthearted, realistic look at the friction and eventual bonding that occurs when two different worlds collide under one roof. Ideal for children ages 8 to 11, it provides a safe space to laugh at the chaos while validating the very real feeling that one's world has been turned upside down.