Superhero Instruction Manual

Illustrated by Mark Fearing
$7.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Knopf Books for Young Readers
On sale May 17, 2016 | 9780385755368
Age 5-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD520L | Fountas & Pinnell L
Sales rights: World
Anyone can be a superhero and this guidebook will show you how! Just follow six easy steps and you’ll be saving the world in no time.

Join an aspiring hero as he selects a secret identity, chooses a power, and much, much more. But be warned: it isn’t easy being super. And sometimes the greatest acts of heroism need a helping hand to get off the ground.
Kristy Dempsey’s rollicking text, coupled with Mark Fearing’s expressive, cartoon-style illustrations will have readers laughing all the way to infinity and beyond!
"This funny, spirited exploration of superhero culture sans violence and with an added dose of familial love is a powerful addition to any bookshelf." —Kirkus Reviews

"This romp should inspire wannabe superheroes—while also making a case for little sisters." —Booklist

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Anyone can be a superhero and this guidebook will show you how! Just follow six easy steps and you’ll be saving the world in no time.

Join an aspiring hero as he selects a secret identity, chooses a power, and much, much more. But be warned: it isn’t easy being super. And sometimes the greatest acts of heroism need a helping hand to get off the ground.
Kristy Dempsey’s rollicking text, coupled with Mark Fearing’s expressive, cartoon-style illustrations will have readers laughing all the way to infinity and beyond!

Praise

"This funny, spirited exploration of superhero culture sans violence and with an added dose of familial love is a powerful addition to any bookshelf." —Kirkus Reviews

"This romp should inspire wannabe superheroes—while also making a case for little sisters." —Booklist