During this time, Steel also expanded to non-fiction work. Having a Baby was published in 1984 and featured a chapter by Steel about suffering through miscarriage. The same year she published a book of poetry, Love: Poems. She also ventured into children's fiction, penning a series of 57 illustrated books for young readers. These books, known as the "Max and Martha" series, aim to help children face real-life problems: new baby, new school, loss of loved one, etc. In addition, Steel has authored the "Freddie" series. These four books address other real-life situations: first night away from home, trip to the doctor, etc.
During this time Steel also expanded to non-fiction work Having a Baby was published in 1984 and featured a chapter by Steel about suffering through miscarriage The same year she published a book of poetry Love Poems She also ventured into children's fiction penning a series of 57 illustrated books for young readers These books known as the "Max and Martha" series aim to help children face real-life problems new baby new school loss of loved one etc In addition Steel has authored the "Freddie" series These four books address other real-life situations first night away from home trip to the doctor etc