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Superkid

By Claire Freedman
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Superkid is an amazing, action-packed superhero adventure by bestselling authors Claire Freedman and Sarah McIntyre. It tells the story of an ordinary boy with extraordinary powers, including x-ray vision, super speed, and boundless bravery. Superkid uses his abilities to stand up to bullies, handle tricky situations like broccoli, and even outwit pirates, proving every child has the potential to be a hero. The story is told in a fun, rhyming style full of excitement and adventure.
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This picture book is perfect for young children who enjoy superhero stories and lively rhymes. Its empowering message makes it suitable for parents and educators looking to inspire confidence and kindness in early readers.

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With x-ray vision, super speed and bravery by the bag-load, Superkid is always on hand to save the day! He can spot bullies trying to steal your bubblegum, and he can make even pirates surrender. An encouraging message about every child's potential to be a hero, delivered in a fun, rhyming story full of action and adventure.

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Amazing, action-packed superhero adventure by the bestselling power-duo Claire Freedman and Sarah McIntyre.

There's a boy quite ordinary, he looks like me or you, but in secret... he is Superkid - there's nothing he can't do!

With x-ray vision, super speed, and bravery by the bag-load, Superkid is always on hand to save the day! He can spot bullies trying to steal your bubblegum, he knows just what to do with a plateful of broccoli, and he can make even pirates surrender.

A bestselling picture book with an empowering message about every child's potential to be a hero, delivered in a fun, rhyming story full of action and adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781407188751

Publisher: Scholastic

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scholastic

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sarah McIntyre

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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