Ka-Pow! Awesome Superhero Books for Young Readers

My daughter discovered superheroes when she found a Marvel comic book in her cereal box. From then on, we had to buy every cereal box with a superhero on it in hopes of finding more comics. We read those comics over and over until I signed her up for a superhero class at the library. She came out of the class with a stack of books taller than she is. We read them all and went back for more. Here are some of the ones we liked best.

Captain Awesome series

by Stan Kirby, illustrated by George O'Connor

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Eugene is a boy with a wild imagination and a taste for adventure. He keeps his Captain Awesome suit close by at all times, so whenever the forces of evil appear, he's ready for them. Kids that have just graduated to chapter books will eat this series up. It's funny and full of action-packed illustrations.

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The Princess in Black

by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham

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When the monster alarm sounds, Princess Magnolia trades her frilly pink dress for a black mask and cape. A princess by day and a ninja whenever the world needs saving, Magnolia is a superhero unlike any you've seen before.

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SuperHero ABC

by Bob McLeod

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Learning the ABCs has never been so funny. Well-known comic book artist Bob McLeod has created a hilarious and visually appealing book to help young superhero fans learn their alphabet. Even kids that know the alphabet will love the illustrations and funny captions in this vibrant book.

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Eliot Jones, Midnight Superhero

by Anne Cottringer, illustrated by Alex T. Smith

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Sometimes it's the quiet kids that surprise you the most. When the clock strikes midnight, well-behaved Eliot Jones turns into a superhero! He saves his town from escaped lions, destroys a meteor heading straight for earth, and even returns lost teddy bears to babies.

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Superhero School

by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Andy Rash

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Do superheroes need math? Leonard learns that being a superhero is more than heat vision and super strength. As he and his classmates work to rescue their teachers from invading ice zombies, they learn to recognize the practical application of math and appreciate it as more than just a school subject.

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Do Super Heroes Have Teddy Bears?

by Carmela LaVigna Coyle, illustrated by Mike Gordon

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What makes a superhero? Are their capes made from blankets? Are they always brave? With charming illustrations and rhyming text, this book shows kids that anyone can be a superhero.

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Dex: The Heart of a Hero

by Caralyn Buehner, illustrated by Mark Buehner

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Dex is a tiny dog with big dreams of being a superhero. He puts in the time, hard work, and dedication to reach his goals. He proves to himself and the rest of the town that you don't have to be big to do great things.

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