![]() ![]() ![]() Though her cape was invisible, this woman’s superhuman powers to bring children under the spell of reading were palpable.Īs I drove home, I reflected on the unflinching, unfailing good that librarians do in the world. Haywood’s upcoming event, I watched her warmly welcome two student visitors who wanted to check out books take down a bulletin and completely reconstruct a new one for upcoming Valentine’s Day eat lunch while standing up shelve books and host a colleague who was seeking some quiet downtime.Īll the while, she explained how she had cobbled together funding for an author’s visit to the school in the fall as well as for BookSpring’s services how she is constantly culling worn out books and brainstorming ways to acquire new ones how she also works to inspire teachers to come in and take advantage of her various book kits for their classrooms. While I quietly constructed a bracket for Mrs. “I can’t wait to get started on the Battle of the Books!” And thus began a two hour stint of volunteering with a front row seat to a superhero in action. “Oh, I am so glad that you are here,” said Dobie Pre-Kindergarten Center librarian Alexia Haywood in a chipper, enthusiastic voice. Utterly delightful.Dobie Pre-Kindergarten Librarian Alexia Haywood, in front of her newest bulletin board, holding two of her favorite books. Together, they engage in little acts of heroism around the neighborhood. A girl puts on a pair of wings and transforms, along with her dog, into hero and sidekick. It is the quintessential story of childhood imagination. Lucky for her, it turns out her mom has superpowers, too.ĭavis's Ladybug Girl is the subject of a popular series of superhero-themed picture books, including a spin-off about her friend, Bumblebee Boy. In this droll French import, a charming girl narrates her ability to do superhero-like actions like fly, and make things (such as cupcakes) disappear. The Day I Lost My Superpowers by Michaël Escoffier A really fun take on childhood dreams of "saving the day!" They get their orders from headquarters ( aka mom) and their imaginative adventures get them through the day. Jinx and the Doom engage in the usual sibling spats but decide it is more fun to put aside their differences to team up and fight crime. Jinx and the Doom Fight Crime by Lisa Mantchev The real joy of this book is the dynamic and engaging illustrations that bring the imaginative battles to life and offer kids clues as to Awesome Man's secret. The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man by Michael ChabonĪwesome Man exudes traditional superhero qualities as he battles nemesis after nemesis. But one day as he watches a baby bird in peril and tries to save it, he learns that small deeds can also turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Max, the son of Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt can't fly yet. This is a sweet story of a family of superheroes from Australian author, Bob Graham. ![]() Superheroes may have the strength and power to throw epic tantrums when their emotions overwhelm them, but do they? No! They channel that energy into positive actions, thus regaining control and learning how to harness their emotional response for good. When your kid loves superheroes and you also want to reinforce social and emotional skills, turn to this fun title. MORE: Superhero science experiments to learn how your favorite heroes' powers works!Įven Superheroes Have Bad Days by Shelley Becker Using the amazing tools and gadgets that librarians have at their disposal, she harnesses the power of books to save the day–and the world! ![]() This is such a fun story! An evil genius is out to destroy all the books! But Lyric McKerrigan is not having any of it. Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian by Jacob Sager Weinstein KA-POW kind of mad." Then, her grandmother tells her about the luchadoras and together they hatch a marvelous plan. Lucía runs through the playground with her red cape, and the boys tell her "girls can't be superheroes." This makes Lucía mad, "Spicy mad. Lucía the Luchadora by Cynthia Leonor Garza One day while riding his bike, Henry collides with a bird and becomes Sparrowboy! He uses his new found powers to save the neighborhood from bullies and runaway wagons–all while completing his newspaper route. The Adventures of Sparrowboy by Brian Pinkney Of course they do, but mom has a good solution for when the house gets a little messy. The kids use their imagination to turn ordinary household objects into props for their caped crusade, defining mom's reminder to not get too carried away. Kapow! by George O'ConnorĪ young boy and his friend transform into American Eagle and Bug Girl and set off to capture The Rubber Bandit! O'Connor illustrates this fun adventure in large graphic novel-style panels. All of the superhero books below are just right for preschoolers through elementary school. ![]()
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