Do Super Heroes Have Teddy Bears?

K-Gr 2—Two children role-play throughout the day. On each spread, the boy, obviously a much more experienced pint-size hero, answers his younger sister's questions about what exactly a super hero does. "'Are heroes always brave and daring?'" "'We're brave and bold and kind and caring.'" The illustration shows the girl sitting on a limb, teddy bear dangling, with a shark below her; on the right, the boy, his masked teddy bear firmly in hand, calmly reassures her. From making blanket capes to cardboard spaceships, this book is a nostalgic romp through a child's imagination. Funny and charming, with a great message about being an everyday hero, it will surely win the hearts of youngsters and their adult counterparts. Bright, interesting, and comical illustrations with whimsical touches highlight the text well.—Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA