The Children’s Book Review | April 22, 2020
A simple crowd pleaser: Superhero books!
Boys eat these books up. And, you may or may not be surprised, a lot of girls do, too.
Putting a superhero book into the hands of a beginner reader is a great way to nudge them into the early-fluent reading stage—especially when you build them their own personal bat cave to read in (bat cave à la pillows and blankets). Mark my word, these books feature the classic characters and their usual good-guy-bad-guy anecdotes. I love that Wonder Woman makes an appearance. Some of the books have been made into level 2 readers for the kids that are gaining confidence with independent reading (some help may be needed). Holy books, Batman!
Written by Michael Teitelbaum
Publisher’s Synopsis: When an evil dragon attacks Gotham City, Batman knows he can’t stop it by himself. With Superman and Wonder Woman fighting by his side, there is nothing these three Super Heroes can’t do!
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Ages 4-8 | Publisher: HarperCollins | December 22, 2009
Batman Classic: Gothams Villains Unleashed!
Written by John Sazaklis
Publisher’s Synopsis: Gotham’s most dangerous criminals are on the loose! After the Joker breaks out the city’s nastiest villains from Arkham Asylum, Batman must act fast to locate the inmates and return them to custody. With Robin at his side, can Batman stop each and every one of these evildoers before it’s too late?
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Ages 4-8 | Publisher: HarperFestival | December 22, 2009
Written by John Sazaklis
Publisher’s Synopsis: Help Batman fight crime in this fun, action-packed reusable sticker book. But beware! Gotham’s most dangerous villains are lurking around every corner . . . KAPOW!
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Ages 4-8 | Publisher: HarperFestival | May 25, 2010
Superman Classic: I Am Superman (I Can Read Book 2)
Written by Michael Teitelbaum
Publisher’s Synopsis: Superman is in his Fortress of Solitude when Lex Luthor puts all of Metropolis in danger. Can Superman fly back to the city in time to stop Lex and save the day?
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Ages 4-8 | Publisher: HarperCollins | December 22, 2009
Superman Classic: Superman versus Bizarro (I Can Read Book 2)
Written by Chris Strathearn
Publisher’s Synopsis: When Bizarro crashes into Metropolis, he does more harm than good. What will it take to show this backward hero the way home?
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Ages 4-8 | Publisher: HarperCollins | December 22, 2009
Superman Classic: The Incredible Shrinking Superhero!
Written by Zachary Rau
Publisher’s Synopsis: Superman, Wonder Woman, and the president have been captured by the evil alien Brainiac, who has shrunk Superman and the president to a super-small size. Trapped on the villain’s spaceship, the Super Heroes must combine their amazing powers to defeat their larger-than-life foe!
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Ages 4-8 | Publisher: HarperFestival | December 22, 2009
Spider-Man: Spider-Man versus the Lizard (I Can Read Book 2)
Written by Susan Hill
Publisher’s Synopsis: Spider-Man’s newest enemy is big, green, and mean. Spider-Man thinks he has him all figured out. But there may be more to the Lizard than Spidey can imagine!
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Ages 4-8 | Publisher: HarperCollins | December 29, 2009
Spider-Man: Spider-Man versus the Green Goblin (I Can Read Book 2)
Written by Susan Hill
Publisher’s Synopsis: Spider-Man is on the lookout for his friend Harry’s father when a new villain glides by. Can Spidey find Harry’s dad with the Green Goblin close behind?
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Ages 4-8 | Publisher: HarperCollins | December 29, 2009
Leave us a comment: If you could be any superhero, which one would you be? I aspire to be Wonder Woman—if only to wear that costume for a day!