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Many kids are fascinated by superheroes, with their extraordinary powers and awesome adventures. We also celebrate the lives of real-life heroes — athletes, artists, activists, and government leaders — role models who stood up for what's right and fair. We've gathered up a great collection of books, activities, apps, and websites for learning all about heroes and superheroes. Try pairing ...
01. Super Manny Stands Up! Written by Kelly DiPucchio & illustrated by Stephanie Graegin. 5.5. #1 in Series. 02. Even Superheroes Have Bad Days. Written by Shelly Becker & illustrated by Eda Kaban. 5.3.
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Jul 25, 2023 · The ultimate heroes of children's books. (Image credit: Alamy) By Cath Pound 25th July 2023. From Pippi Longstocking to Matilda, the quirky, fictional outsiders who fight authority and injustice ...
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Sweet Dreams, Supergirl by Michael Dahl, Illustrated by Omar Lozano
In this bedtime book, a Supergirl fan tries to settle into sleep while Supergirl tracks down an adversary. As the two of them put their shared superhero traits of bravery, persistence, and patience to work, they’ll both turn their nights into sweet successes. Dahl’s other superhero books include appearances by Wonder Woman, Batman, Supergirl, and Superman.
Even Superheroes Make Mistakes by Shelly Becker, Illustrated by Eda Kaban
Like its precursor, Shelly Becker’s superheroes reappear here, dealing with the consequences of their mistakes. And instead of doubling down or giving up or becoming angry, real superheroes admit their mistakes and press forward.
Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their lunch lady and what she does when she isn’t serving lunch. But in all their imaginings (maybe Lunch Lady has a bunch of cats at home), none of them would ever imagined the truth: when Lunch Lady (accompanied by her assistant, Betty) isn’t serving lunch, she’s serving justice!In this first book in the chapter book series, Lunch Lady takes on the mystery of a missing teacher and the substitute who takes over his class.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things by Lenore Look, Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Alvin is afraid of everything. Whether it be an elevator or a girl, he’s definitely scared of it. At school, he’s so scared he can’t speak, and it’s not until he gets home that he becomes the super loud Firecracker Man. As Alvin tries to work beyond his anxiety, with the help of his family and his therapist, each book in this series shows us another instance of Alvin inching toward conquering his fears including standing up to the school bully, confronting a scary teacher or taking an anxious...
Wonder Woman at Superhero High by Lisa Yee
In the first of the DC Superhero Girls series by Lisa Yee, Wonder Woman leaves Paradise Island to train at the most elite school in the galaxy: Superhero High. While there, she has to make new friends while juggling her classes, try to make the team for the Super Hero Super Triathlon, and cope with a social-media obsessed suitemate who puts Wonder Woman’s every embarrassing moment online. If you like this one, this series also counts Batgirl, Supergirl, Katana, Bumblebee, and Harley Quinn as...
El Deafo by Cece Bell
In this graphic novel memoir, author Cece Bell retells the story of her hearing loss and her experience with Phonic Ear, the hearing aid she wears strapped across her chest. Though it’s very powerful, and gives Cece the ability to hear, its awkward appearance isolates Cece from her classmates. But after some difficulty, Cece’s able to successfully harness the Phonic Ear and become El Deafo.
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Resources / Publications / Teaching Young Children / February/March 2015 / The Science of Superheroes. Sarah Erdman, Meredith Downing. “I’m Batman! There can’t be two Batmans! You have to be Robin!”. “I don’t want to be the bad guy.”. “Let’s get the bad guys! We’ll make them dead!”. These lines are from a scenario that ...
Oct 4, 2018 · 1. Ten Rules of Being a Superhero by Deb Pilutti (PreK–1) Lava Boy highlights the essential guidelines for super-heroism, as demonstrated by his action figure, Captain Magma. Of course, “Saving the day is more fun with a friend,” as these sidekicks show. 2. Super Manny Stands Up! by Kelly DiPucchio (PreK–2)
Sep 21, 2020 · More recently, a 2017 study led by psychologist Sarah Coyne of Brigham Young University evaluated 240 preschoolers at two points in time, one year apart. They found that preschooler’s engagement ...
