Send for a Superhero!

A humorous twist on bedtime stories and superheroes

Michael Rosen author Katharine McEwen illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Walker Books Ltd

Published:7th Aug '14

Should be back in stock very soon

Send for a Superhero! cover

A bedtime story transforms into a hilarious superhero escapade in Send for a Superhero!, delighting readers with unexpected twists and clever characters.

In Send for a Superhero!, bedtime takes an unexpected turn as a story unfolds that combines humor and adventure. Dad is reading to Emily and little Elmer when the plot thickens with the arrival of the notorious villains, Danger! Filth and Vacuum, The Terrible Two. As they plot to wreak havoc on the world, a series of superheroes attempt to thwart their plans. However, none seem to possess the qualities needed to save the day. Steel Man lacks strength, Flying-Through-the-Air-Very-Fast-Man does not have the speed, and Incredibly-Big-Strong-Green-Man is not quite what he seems.

The adventure escalates when clever young Brad 40 steps in with an ingenious idea. He calls upon an unlikely hero: Incredibly Boring Man. Surprisingly, this seemingly dull character holds the key to defeating the villains. With his unique power to send everyone, including the terrible duo, into a deep slumber, Brad becomes a hero himself. The story takes a whimsical turn as Dad believes his children have drifted off to sleep, but the truth is far more entertaining.

Send for a Superhero! is a delightful blend of picture book charm and comic book excitement, making it a perfect read for bedtime. With its engaging narrative and humorous twists, this book captures the imagination of both children and parents alike, turning a simple storytime into a memorable adventure.

Katharine McEwen’s anarchic, comic-strip illustrations are a perfect match for this thoroughly enjoyable and subversive text. -- Nicholas Tucker * The Independent *
Vibrant and very funny . . . colour is exuberant and the pictures are full of a joy of life -- The School Librarian

ISBN: 9781406355505

Dimensions: 260mm x 250mm x 5mm

Weight: 167g

40 pages