Description
What does a Super hero do when they are not being 'Super'? A funny story about being loved for who you are and not just what you can or cannot do.
It's not easy being the son of legendary superheroes Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt. Max has a cape and a mask, but he doesn't fly. His parents can't understand it. It seems that Max is just an ordinary boy, until finally, to save a falling baby bird, Max discovers he can fly! He'll be a small hero, doing small deeds. "The world needs more of those," says his mum.
A funny and touching tale about little Max, the reluctant superhero. Bob Graham has three times won the Australian Children's Book of the Year Award, in addition to the Smarties Book Prize Gold and Silver Awards and the Kate Greenaway Medal.
About the Author
Bob Graham is a Kate Greenaway-winning author-illustrator who has written and illustrated many acclaimed children's picture books including How to Heal a Broken Wing, Max, Jethro Byrde: Fairy Child and April Underhill: Tooth Fairy. His 2011 title, A Bus Called Heaven, is endorsed by Amnesty International UK and was the winner of the 2012 Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award - a prize Bob has won an unprecedented six times. He lives in Melbourne, Australia.
Reviews
A particularly cheerful and colourful book. * Daily Mail *
An appealing book with a heartening message. * Books for Keeps *
Graham's witty storytelling will amuse adults reading this book aloud and children will relish the pictures of the heroic deeds. * Carousel *
Awards
Winner of Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2000 (UK) and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Platinum Award 2001 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9780744598278
Author Bob Graham
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 230g
Dimensions(mm) 300mm * 240mm * 5mm
