Read Captain Marvel What Makes a Hero Pamela Bobowicz Eda Kaban Books

Product details Age Range 4 - 8 years Grade Level 1 - 3 Hardcover 32 pages Publisher Marvel Press (March 5, 2019) Language English ISBN-10 1368048072

Captain Marvel What Makes a Hero Pamela Bobowicz Eda Kaban Books Reviews

• I've been waiting for a Marvel children's book that would introduce some of the female characters the way DC's My First Book of Girl Power does. It was fun for my 5- and 7-year-olds to see some of the heroes from the MCU that aren't in the Marvel books we already have, and I know they enjoyed the beautiful original paintings as much as I did. Each spread features and different female hero from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the text addresses a part of being a hero. One of my favorite parts of this book is that it doesn't make a big deal about them all being girls; my boys didn't catch on to that until we were almost at the end.
  
  The messaging here is incredibly inspirational, and not just feel-good stuff, either. For instance, the spread for Peggy Carter, who fought Nazis/Hydra in World War II, says, "It's important that we speak up for ourselves, but even more important that we speak up for those who cannot." Nakia petitioned T'Challa to share Wakanda's tech with the world, and her spread reads, "Hiding from the world may keep you safe, but safety means nothing if it's not a right for everyone." Mantis's spread even discusses knowing how to express your emotions.
  
  There were a lot of rare words, too, like "sacrifice" and "competitors" and "advocate." This is good - it's one of the many advantages to reading books versus other activities, like watching television - and we could talk about what some of those rare words meant if it wasn't obvious. The reading level is above what I was envisioning, so this is a book that the kids can grow with while still appreciating the artwork and the general idea of the messaging. Really, it's so inspiring, it could even make a gift for a high school grad who also happens to be a huge Marvel nerd. Now, if the publisher would also put out a board book version that simplifies the text to a sentence or two - like Vashti Harrison's books that I covered a week or so ago - I would snatch that up in a heartbeat. I bet a lot of other parents would, too.
• I got this hoping my daughter would like it and I was just blown away at how inspirational it was. Every character has something positive to say and in their own way. My 7 year old daughter loved it! I highly recommend.
• This book is amazing. So much better than I could have expected. I bought it for my daughter, but it was full of wisdom that I needed to hear. It made me a little teary eyed honestly. I want to read it to my daughter over and over until every message sticks. I love it. I'm probably going to buy more for friends.
• My girls are 7 and 4 and really into Super hero’s right now so this is perfect. I love the message- being a hero without having super powers. It’s a book about being strong and brave and part of a team. If you have a kid that loves the marvel universe, this is a must have!
• This is a wonderfully inspirational book for...well, all ages really. While it’s technically a children’s book, I know of many adults who could also use to read these words.
  
  The individual profiles get to the heart of how every one of US can utilize our unique set of talents to become heroes ourselves. There is no single right way to be a hero—no required set of abilities, nor any particular set-back make us any more or less likely to be brave, courageous, or heroic. Any combination of characteristics can be fashioned to help ourselves and others make it through the tough times.
  
  This is a beautifully illustrated and important book! These days, we all could use some help finding our inner hero.
• A little too old for my 2.5 yr old. She will grow into it. Perfect for a 6-7 year old. Still a cute book!
• A beautifully written book that speaks to all ages! While it’s full of female hero’s, it’s a wonderful message for all! My 3 year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed it!
• This book had me in tears. It's so sweet and well written. The artwork in gorgeous. The book itself would be 5 stars, but ours was a bit damaged in shipping. We taped it up, but maybe a bit of bubble wrap or tissue paper around the books before they are packaged should be done.