I Just Want to Be Super!
I Just Want to Be Super!
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Publishers Group West
Annotation: Nino is a hyperactive young boy who dreams of having special powers. When he wears his red mask, his imagination runs wild and he feels like he can do anything. But Nino lives in the real world, where he finds out that being super can mean many things. This empowering picture book celebrates a young boy's energy, while also showing him learning
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #210986
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Copyright Date: 2020
Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 06/18/20
Illustrator: Luzano, Tony,
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 2-89802-193-8
ISBN 13: 978-2-89802-193-0
Dewey: E
Dimensions: 29 cm.
Language: English
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Kirkus Reviews

After gaining superpowers, Nino discovers what it really means to be super.When Nino tries on a superhero mask, he gains superpowers, suddenly soaring above the kitchen floor. When he tries to show Papa, he is told to put away his dishes. Nino uses his powers to put them away "SUPER style," even though he doesn't want to. And before he can use his superpowers to make art with his sister, Mama tells him to get dressed. "So he SHAZAMMED into his shirt and shorts." Throughout the day, Nino wants to use his powers for fun, but someone always diverts him. Finally, Nino loses his temper at the park because his father won't let him use his powers to throw a huge rock. When Nino faces a monster that has captured his cat, he discovers other ways to be super. Nino and his superpowers capture a child's energy and wild imagination even as his family demonstrates patience and reasonable boundary-setting. Nino's adventure, which kids can read as literal or imaginary as they will, shows that there are many different ways to be super, like showing empathy, helping others, making new friends, and being gentle. Nino's character will resonate with kids, capturing a child's perspective and emotions well. The appealing illustrations are fun and bold, exuding the super energy of the text, and present the whole family with brown skin and straight, black hair.A super story for anyone who wants to be a superhero. (Picture book. 3-7)

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Reading Level: 1.0
Interest Level: P-K

One morning, Nino finds a mask that gives him amazing powers. He can't wait to blast into action! But no one will let him do all the super things he wants to do. Instead, everybody tells him stuff like Put away your dishes. Get dressed. Be CAREFUL. Will Nino ever get the chance to show how super he can be? With empathy, humor and exuberant imagination, dynamic writer-illustrator duo Andrew Katz and Tony Luzano tell a story all children will relate to, one about stretching their limits and discovering just what it means to be super. Fans of Calvin ( Calvin and Hobbes ), Max ( Where The Wild Things Are ) and any kid with LOTS of energy will discover a kindred spirit in Nino. There are also character education lessons here, perfect for discussions both in the classroom and at home, on learning to use strength in a way that is positive and conscious of others " A super story for anyone who wants to be a superhero. " -Kirkus Reviews


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