Superhero Gran by Joe Berger, Timothy Knapman
Published by Nosy Crow on September 1, 2020
ISBN: 1536214426
Pages: 32
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Every child who idolizes their grandma will be in good company with this new book in Knapman’s series that showcases family members.  This third edition to the series highlights a black family.    In bright colors and energetic positions, girl and boy siblings are dropped off by their father to their Superhero Gran’s house for a day of dress-up, make up for disguises, games like tickle monster, treats, sweets and an invitation for a sleepover.  There is variety in setting.  Dress up takes place in the attic, make up in the bedroom, treats in the living room and hide and seek in the garden.  Although time is depicted by the various activities the family does, the book presents more as an illustrated listing of what the children love about their gran and how much she loves them over a story line.  The text does have a bouncy rhythm that may inspire repeat readings.  The book reviewed is a reinforced trade edition that has a cut out in the middle of the front cover, consistent with the other books in the series.

Reviewed by Sheila Dube, Youth Services Librarian