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By Debbie Trask
Who ’ s Your Hero ? by Kama Mastromonaco Reading Age : Baby - 7 years
Kama Mastromonaco believes true heroes are not the superheroes of movies , but the people who stand on the frontlines during a crisis , who lay their lives down for us on a daily basis , and those who are the closest to us and offer consistent inspiration , education and protection .
This inspirational and colorfully illustrated picture book presents children with positive influences and strong role models to help them grow in today ’ s society . Included are a doctor , nurse , farmer , pilot , mother , father , brother , sister , firefighter , policeman , teacher , construction worker and soldier . Each has brief description of why that character should be considered a hero .
Courageous People Who Changed the World
( Little Heroes ) Board book by Heidi Poelman & Kyle Kershner Reading Age : 2-5 years
From the intrepid efforts of Susan B . Anthony to the quiet courage of Rosa Parks , Courageous People Who Changed the World is a young child ’ s first introduction to the brave people who fought to make the world a better place . Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of eight champions of freedom : Abraham Lincoln , Rosa Parks , Susan B . Anthony , Malala Yousafzai , Harriet Tubman , William Wilberforce , Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr . A quote from each individual is included on each spread along with colorful , delightful artwork .
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls : 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women ( Volume 1 )
by Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo Reading Age : 6 years and up
The New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is a children ’ s book packed with 100 bedtime stories about the lives of extraordinary women from the past and the present , illustrated by 60 female artists from all over the world .
This must-have volume brings readers on an empowering journey , introducing them to the real-life adventures of trailblazing women from Elizabeth I to Malala Yousafzai . The unique narrative style of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls transforms each biography into a fairytale , filling readers with wonder and a burning curiosity to know more about each hero . Each woman ’ s story is also accompanied by a full-page , full-color portrait that captures her rebel spirit .
National Geographic Kids Chapters : Kangaroo to the Rescue !: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes
by Moira Donohue Reading Age : 7 - 10 years
National Geographic Kids is back with another installment in the Animal Heroes line of National Geographic Chapters books . Get ready to meet more amazing , medal-worthy critters in this action-packed collection , including a kangaroo to the rescue ! Filled with engaging photos , fast facts and fascinating sidebars , readers won ’ t want to put this book down .
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