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felinity's review against another edition
4.0
Comic-book style with fun parallels between Superman and the young boy. I'm not sure the younger end of the 4-7 age range will be able to easily follow the dual storyline without confusion (at least not the first time around) but the older kids should enjoy it, and parents may appreciate the illustrated morning checklist at the back!
Disclaimer: I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Disclaimer: I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
This book, second in a series of super hero books that I've seen, is cute. Like the Bedtime for Batman, this takes a young boy through the process of getting ready, in this case, getting ready to go to school. But, unlike the Bedtime for Batman, this includes girls also pretending to be superheroes, which I liked. Girls, as I have said before, read comics too. I read the same comics that my brothers did, when I was growing up, even though I was reading it for the story, rather than for the fight scenes.
This picture book goes through the things one must do to get ready for school, and parallels them with what a super hero, Superman in this case, as well as Supergirl, need to do during their day. They have to get dressed (change into their costume), brush teeth (face foes), and takes help from others (fighting foes). In this case, the help is from his sister, which is paralleling Supergirl's helping Superman.
I think kids will enjoy this, and see themselves in it, which is always a fun part of reading.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
This picture book goes through the things one must do to get ready for school, and parallels them with what a super hero, Superman in this case, as well as Supergirl, need to do during their day. They have to get dressed (change into their costume), brush teeth (face foes), and takes help from others (fighting foes). In this case, the help is from his sister, which is paralleling Supergirl's helping Superman.
I think kids will enjoy this, and see themselves in it, which is always a fun part of reading.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
sarahfett's review against another edition
4.0
This is a cute book that parallels Superman's day with a child getting ready in the morning.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
4.0
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A simple, fun story about a young boy getting ready for school in the morning and equating each task to Superman saving the day.
Great book. The illustrations are gorgeous. They alternate between the boy's morning tasks and Superman's epic adventures. This book is very fun and engaging.
At the end, the book includes a "Morning Checklist!", featuring items such as "Go potty", "Eat breakfast", and "Pack bag".
A fun read for young superhero fans.
A simple, fun story about a young boy getting ready for school in the morning and equating each task to Superman saving the day.
Great book. The illustrations are gorgeous. They alternate between the boy's morning tasks and Superman's epic adventures. This book is very fun and engaging.
At the end, the book includes a "Morning Checklist!", featuring items such as "Go potty", "Eat breakfast", and "Pack bag".
A fun read for young superhero fans.
lunaeclipse's review against another edition
4.0
Awesome book. My three year old loved reading this book, and got excited when he saw Superman. We brought out his own toy Superman to play with during this story.
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
Have you ever seen the video updates that Michael Dahl makes for Capstone Books? If you have, then you won't be surprised at how well he captures the spirit of children and their imaginative abilities. In this story a figure is seen sleeping in a suburban bedroom as the sun rises. Elsewhere, a square-shouldered man in a handsome suit looks at the city skyline from atop a tall building. The scenes play out switching from one character to the other and back again, as they both start their day. Normal morning routines take on new excitement as our young hero suits up, gathers his energy, and faces his greatest fears. Mirroring his actions, the man in his superhero suit battles villains, defeats terrible weapons, and gets some help from his friends. The last scenes of the boy heading off to school in the car and Superman flying in the sky above tie it all neatly together.
Although Michael came up with the story line, illustrator Omar Lozano. He creates so many points of similarity between the two characters that even the youngest readers will pick up on them. For example, while Superman battles a Kryptonite weapon, the boy has to deal with toothpaste the same color as Kryptonite. Little things will appeal to adult readers, like the description of the morning: "A bird chirps. A plane soars overhead." and on the next page we see a drawing of Superman hanging on the bedroom wall, and the hero himself looking out over Metropolis. Obviously, the text is referring to the line from the early Superman appearances - "It's a bird. It's a plane. It's Superman!" Parents reading along with children may laugh out loud when the boy runs to the open door of the bathroom and the text reads, "Duty calls!"
Whether you are a fan of Superman, superheroes, or Michael Dahl's books, this heroic story is sure to please. Capstone's partnership with DC Comics sets the stage for many more little gems of this sort. I especially appreciate that the family shown in the boy's home are not Caucasian. Little white boys and girls are not the only kids to enjoy superheroes, so I am glad that the illustrator showed a family such as this. With all the push lately to include more diversity in media of all sorts, this book helps to meet that need, but not in a preachy way.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
Although Michael came up with the story line, illustrator Omar Lozano. He creates so many points of similarity between the two characters that even the youngest readers will pick up on them. For example, while Superman battles a Kryptonite weapon, the boy has to deal with toothpaste the same color as Kryptonite. Little things will appeal to adult readers, like the description of the morning: "A bird chirps. A plane soars overhead." and on the next page we see a drawing of Superman hanging on the bedroom wall, and the hero himself looking out over Metropolis. Obviously, the text is referring to the line from the early Superman appearances - "It's a bird. It's a plane. It's Superman!" Parents reading along with children may laugh out loud when the boy runs to the open door of the bathroom and the text reads, "Duty calls!"
Whether you are a fan of Superman, superheroes, or Michael Dahl's books, this heroic story is sure to please. Capstone's partnership with DC Comics sets the stage for many more little gems of this sort. I especially appreciate that the family shown in the boy's home are not Caucasian. Little white boys and girls are not the only kids to enjoy superheroes, so I am glad that the illustrator showed a family such as this. With all the push lately to include more diversity in media of all sorts, this book helps to meet that need, but not in a preachy way.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
carolsnotebook's review against another edition
4.0
Good Morning, Superman! is a really cute book. A little boy is getting ready for the day and everything he does is mirrored by something Superman does. For example, as the little boy gets dressed, Superman reveals his costume. The boy eats his breakfast, gathering his strength, as Superman flies above the buildings, getting ready to fight the bad guys. Even the boy's sister gets in on the act in her Supergirl costume, handing him his lunchbox, because helpers are super heroes too.
The illustrations are bright and fun, just like the cover. It's a perfect book for any superhero loving pre-schooler. It may even help with the morning routine.
The illustrations are bright and fun, just like the cover. It's a perfect book for any superhero loving pre-schooler. It may even help with the morning routine.
ireadwhatuwrite's review against another edition
5.0
Geared toward lower grades it allows younger kids to use their imaginations to jump into the adventure with their favorite superhero. Written by a children’s book author and illustrated by comic book artists, the concept is brilliant. The dual storytelling of a kid facing her day and the comic panels of superhero defending justice is a wonderful way to relate to kids and their imaginations. The 'Be A Star' checklist is also a great reinforcement for the subtle life lessons contained in the story.
In'Good Morning Superman', The Man of Steel starts our day with his young friend getting ready for school. Our youngster puts on his costume, embarks on a mission and faces his greatest fear (Kryptonite colored toothpaste). Along the way, just like his hero, the young man calls on his friends for help and sets off on his way.
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In'Good Morning Superman', The Man of Steel starts our day with his young friend getting ready for school. Our youngster puts on his costume, embarks on a mission and faces his greatest fear (Kryptonite colored toothpaste). Along the way, just like his hero, the young man calls on his friends for help and sets off on his way.
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jmanchester0's review against another edition
5.0
I love this little book!! It's so cute! I've got to figure out who I can buy this for. (Besides me.)
I was bummed because I didn't think little girls would relate as well to [b:Bedtime for Batman|29058898|Bedtime for Batman|Michael Dahl|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1458252320s/29058898.jpg|49288427]. It's about Batman and it's a little boy. No Batgirl, no sister, no girls to be found. I was pleasantly surprised when, in this book, the boy has a sister, and it shows Supergirl helping Superman.
It's a cute story. And it even made me laugh.
I hope the next book is Wonder Woman.
Thanks to NetGalley and Capstone for a copy in return for an honest review.
I was bummed because I didn't think little girls would relate as well to [b:Bedtime for Batman|29058898|Bedtime for Batman|Michael Dahl|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1458252320s/29058898.jpg|49288427]. It's about Batman and it's a little boy. No Batgirl, no sister, no girls to be found. I was pleasantly surprised when, in this book, the boy has a sister, and it shows Supergirl helping Superman.
It's a cute story. And it even made me laugh.
I hope the next book is Wonder Woman.
Thanks to NetGalley and Capstone for a copy in return for an honest review.