Even Superheroes Make Mistakes

Summary:

“What do young superheroes do when they’ve blundered and bungled? They don’t get mad; they get SMART! This fun follow-up to Even Superheroes Have Bad Days teaches kids another humorous lesson in overcoming adversity.

Even superheroes sometimes slip up and err. And when that happens, do they say, “It’s not FAIR?” or give up in despair? NO! “Ashamed Superheroes who goofed up somehow . . . First STOP . . . then CONSIDER what’s best to do now.”  Whether they’ve nabbed the wrong guy by mistake or bashed into a planet while zooming through space, all superheroes ‘fess up their mess-up, get on with their day, and keep on saving the world in the most super way!” (Taken from publisher’s website)

Review:

This is a great way to begin a discussion with young kids about what to do after you make a mistake (because everyone makes mistakes)! More and more kids are stressing about being perfect and not making mistakes – and I’m all for kids trying their best. But, many kids are not equipped with the tools they need when something doesn’t go right – how to act, how to take responsibility, and how to move forward.

With superheroes and rhyming text, this would be great for everyone from preschool through early elementary school and can be used one-on-one with a child at home or in a classroom setting to talk as a group. It’s so important for kids to be able to identify and manage their emotions (and expectations) and I love books that can open up that dialogue for parents and teachers.

Final Thoughts:

How do we expect kids to act, if we don’t teach them the right way to do so? Even Superheroes Make Mistakes is a great starting point to opening up this conversation.

Important Info:

Title: Even Superheroes Make Mistakes
Author: Shelly Becker
Illustrator: Eda Kaban
Publisher: Sterling Children’s Books
Publication Date: October 2, 2018