When Superheroes don’t get their way, when they’re sad, when they’re mad, when they’ve had a bad day . . . . . . they COULD super-tantrum, they COULD but they DON'T, because REAL Superheroes just WOULDN'T—they WON'T!
All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes—even young superheroes! But what do they do when they’re having a bad day? Colourful action-packed illustrations and a dynamite rhyming text reveal the many ways superheroes (and ordinary children, too) can resist the super-temptation to cause a scene when they’re sad, mad, frustrated, lonely, or afraid. From burning off steam on a bike or a hike, to helping others, this energetic picture book has plenty of fun ideas to help kids cope when they’re feeling overwhelmed.
Author Bio:
Shelly Becker is the author of 18 children’s books. Shelly has four children and two grandchildren. Although she doesn’t have a cape or laser-vision, Shelly knows how it feels to have a bad day and tries to use her inner super-powers to respond in positive ways. Shelly hopes her books will encourage readers of all ages to do the same. She lives in Toronto, Canada
Illustrator Bio:
Eda Kaban was born and raised in Turkey and studied illustration in the US. Her work has appeared in a wide variety of publications and her illustrations have been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, Creative Quarterly, American Illustration, and 3X3. She lives in Oakland, CA, with her husband.
Review:
"Full of action and vibrancy. . . .A good way to soothe bad days away.” —School Library Journal
"Superheroes deal with their emotions...An action packed romp." - Kirkus Reviews
"...superheroes have super control over their emotions, according to this light-hearted exposé on how a group of superheroes deal with their frustrations...a spoonful of superheroes certainly helps the message go down." - Booklist
Awards:
2018 Blue Spruce Award Nominee
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