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Superhero Abc
By (Author) Bob McLeod
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins Childrens Book Group
12th February 2009
United States
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Science fiction
Paperback
40
Width 243mm, Height 311mm, Spine 3mm
228g
Learn the alphabet from A-Z with mighty superheroes!
Silly and zany, and armed with the most unusual skills, the cast of superheroes that fill these pages will make learning ABCs an out-of-this-world experience.
Meet Bubble-Man, who blows big bubbles at bullies; Laughing Lass, who laughs loudly at lawbreakers; and many more hilarious and irresistible characters from renowned comic-book illustrator Bob McLeod.
Drawn in comic-book style, this picture book is perfect for fans of DC Super Heroes ABC 123 by David Bar Katz.
"Turbocharged with fun for both new and capable readers. It will dazzle reluctant readers and disappear right off the shelves." -- Booklist (starred review)
"There's strong appeal here for the youngest comic-book fans, with many doses of humor along the way." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
"Engaging alphabet book whose characters embody the right mix of reassurance, goofiness, and humor." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"P might as well stand for the page-popping, large-scale Pictures that distinguish this ABC." -- Horn Book Magazine
"Cleverly conceived ABC. One character is more inventive than the next. McLeod is a master at creating entertaining figures." -- Publishers Weekly
"This frothy mix of laughs, giggles and Good Guys zeroes in on its target audience with superhuman accuracy and action." -- Kirkus Reviews
"A dazzling parade. Each character is deftly described. Stunning graphics. A sure hit that will fast become a favorite." -- Chicago Sun-Times
Bob McLeod is a comic-book illustrator who has worked on such projects as Spider-Man, Superman, and The Phantom. He lives with his family in Pennsylvania. You can visit him online at www.bobmcleod.com.