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Even Superheroes Have Bad Days
When Superheroes don’t get their way,
when they’re sad, when they’re mad, when they’ve had a bad day . . .
. . . they COULD super-tantrum, they COULD but they DON'T,
because REAL Superheroes just WOULDN'T—they WON'T!
All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes—even young superheroes! But what do they do when they’re having a bad day? Colorful action-packed illustrations and a dynamite rhyming text reveal the many ways superheroes (and ordinary children, too) can resist the super-temptation to cause a scene when they’re sad, mad, frustrated, lonely, or afraid. From burning off steam on a bike or a hike, to helping others, this energetic picture book has plenty of fun ideas to help kids cope when they’re feeling overwhelmed.
when they’re sad, when they’re mad, when they’ve had a bad day . . .
. . . they COULD super-tantrum, they COULD but they DON'T,
because REAL Superheroes just WOULDN'T—they WON'T!
All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes—even young superheroes! But what do they do when they’re having a bad day? Colorful action-packed illustrations and a dynamite rhyming text reveal the many ways superheroes (and ordinary children, too) can resist the super-temptation to cause a scene when they’re sad, mad, frustrated, lonely, or afraid. From burning off steam on a bike or a hike, to helping others, this energetic picture book has plenty of fun ideas to help kids cope when they’re feeling overwhelmed.
34 pages, Hardcover
First published September 6, 2016
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October 20, 2017
If superheroes have bad days just think of the tantrums they could throw! Great lesson for little children when they are having a bad day - sure to help mom and dad on days when they are cast as supervillains!
October 22, 2016
My kids love superheroes, so it's no surprise that they enjoyed this book. It's about controlling your emotions and not letting your anger or frustration get the better of you.
When superheroes have bad days do they end up hurting people? No. They could, but they don't. Instead, they channel their frustrations into doing good deeds and helping others. By helping others, the superheroes lift their own spirits as well. You can change your outlook and change your day simply by being kind to others.
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days is a sweet and valuable reminder for kids about the importance of not lashing out when we're angry, hurt, or frustrated. The illustrations are bright and expressive and so much fun to look at. Definitely recommended for anyone interested in teaching their kids about emotions, bad days, and proper behavior.
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When superheroes have bad days do they end up hurting people? No. They could, but they don't. Instead, they channel their frustrations into doing good deeds and helping others. By helping others, the superheroes lift their own spirits as well. You can change your outlook and change your day simply by being kind to others.
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days is a sweet and valuable reminder for kids about the importance of not lashing out when we're angry, hurt, or frustrated. The illustrations are bright and expressive and so much fun to look at. Definitely recommended for anyone interested in teaching their kids about emotions, bad days, and proper behavior.
Source: The publisher sent me a copy of this book.
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October 30, 2018
This children's book focuses on how to deal with negative emotions. It delivers the message that what is truly heroic about superheroes is that they channel their negative energy in positive ways. The original superhero characters are fun and interesting, and the illustrations are beautiful.
September 17, 2016
Packed full of power, this book grabs kids' attention, while showing them how to handle sour emotions without blowing up the entire world in the process.
Superheroes have bad days, but if they throw a tantrum even super villains have to run and hide. Through action packed illustrations, the problems superheroes have to control their bad emotions becomes crystal clear. But they do it (after all, they are superheroes) and this book gives a peek into their emotion controlling secrets.
The front and back inside cover show each of the eight superheroes depicted in this book and give them a name, so that kids can get to know each one a little better. On the first page kids are greeted with a scene that hits home--a superhero is angry and lets it out on something he shouldn't. No worries. Despite anger and depressive super outbursts, this book is perfect for kids ages three and up.
The text is kept to a minimum, offering only a few lines of rhyme over the pages. It's not always the smoothest read and at times a bit odd, but the message is brought over clear and in a way which is sure to make kids smile or wrinkle their forehead in thought.
The illustrations are superhero worthy--colorful, full of action, and make it clear what's going on. The extra details insure that kids will find new things when they flip through the pages again and again. Which they will.
The ending offers quick, subtle ways in which superheroes deal with their emotions. These are sure to inspire kids as well.
Summed up, this is a clever way to teach kids how to handle bad emotions. Especially boys will love diving into this action packed world and will enjoy explosions, super speed and maybe a little more patience.
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
Superheroes have bad days, but if they throw a tantrum even super villains have to run and hide. Through action packed illustrations, the problems superheroes have to control their bad emotions becomes crystal clear. But they do it (after all, they are superheroes) and this book gives a peek into their emotion controlling secrets.
The front and back inside cover show each of the eight superheroes depicted in this book and give them a name, so that kids can get to know each one a little better. On the first page kids are greeted with a scene that hits home--a superhero is angry and lets it out on something he shouldn't. No worries. Despite anger and depressive super outbursts, this book is perfect for kids ages three and up.
The text is kept to a minimum, offering only a few lines of rhyme over the pages. It's not always the smoothest read and at times a bit odd, but the message is brought over clear and in a way which is sure to make kids smile or wrinkle their forehead in thought.
The illustrations are superhero worthy--colorful, full of action, and make it clear what's going on. The extra details insure that kids will find new things when they flip through the pages again and again. Which they will.
The ending offers quick, subtle ways in which superheroes deal with their emotions. These are sure to inspire kids as well.
Summed up, this is a clever way to teach kids how to handle bad emotions. Especially boys will love diving into this action packed world and will enjoy explosions, super speed and maybe a little more patience.
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 13, 2020
This was so wholesim! I loved the creativity, humour and illustrations in this 💛
October 31, 2016
I remember one of my first steady babysitting jobs - a 4-year-old who loved all things Power Rangers, and was bound and determined to grow up to be the Red Ranger someday. And I could get that kid to do *anything* if I told him that it was what the Power Rangers did. "You know, I bet the Red Ranger always eats his breakfast so he's strong enough to fight the monsters." "Power Rangers pick up their toys." "Have you ever seen the Red Ranger yell at someone that way?"
Man oh man, if I'd had this book back then!
Basically, it's a great way to help kids channel their anger and disappointment in healthy ways - by comparing them to superheroes. What kid doesn't want to be a superhero of some stripe or another? When a superhero has a bad day, they don't go on a city-smashing rampage. They're heroes. You too, child, can be heroic!
Man oh man, if I'd had this book back then!
Basically, it's a great way to help kids channel their anger and disappointment in healthy ways - by comparing them to superheroes. What kid doesn't want to be a superhero of some stripe or another? When a superhero has a bad day, they don't go on a city-smashing rampage. They're heroes. You too, child, can be heroic!
December 7, 2016
They could be pretty destructive if they have a bad day, but superheroes are better behaved than that. The rhyming text is reminiscent of Jane Yolen's dinosaur books with a touch of Dr. Seuss, but that doesn't hurt anything. And the superheroes remind one of The Incredibles - but have neat little touches here and there (the frightened cat on the roof and the police celebrating with donuts - oh, and laser-eye guy toasting a marshmallow with his laser vision - hahahaha!). A good message in a fun format!
September 5, 2016
Picture that let's us know that "Superheroes" are people too! I think we forget that most of our favorite heroes are human and they have human emotions. This was a picture book that was definitely written with adults in mind.
March 14, 2019
Although superheroes have bad days just like the rest of us, they don't use their superpowers in a destructive way, no matter how badly they are feeling. So the narrator of this rhyming picture-book romp assures us, describing all the chaos they could cause, but don't, because superheroes "just wouldn't."
An entertaining look at the negative emotions that accompany a really bad day, from anger to grief, Even Superheroes Have Bad Days offers a positive super-heroic example for young children on how to deal with and control those feelings. Author Shelly Becker's text has a nice cadence to it, while the accompanying artwork by illustrator Eda Kaban is colorful and full of humor. Recommended to all superhero-obsessed youngsters, as well as to any child (read: all of them) that struggles from time to time to handle their own anger and frustration.
An entertaining look at the negative emotions that accompany a really bad day, from anger to grief, Even Superheroes Have Bad Days offers a positive super-heroic example for young children on how to deal with and control those feelings. Author Shelly Becker's text has a nice cadence to it, while the accompanying artwork by illustrator Eda Kaban is colorful and full of humor. Recommended to all superhero-obsessed youngsters, as well as to any child (read: all of them) that struggles from time to time to handle their own anger and frustration.
September 25, 2017
Pretty cute, my kids rated it a 4
September 19, 2016
This book is a winner. I'm not usually drawn to picture books that feature superheroes nor cartoon-like illustrations, but this one captured me. I found the rhyming clever and not forced; the illustrations were fun. Though there wasn't a narrative, the action was imaginative enough to keep the reader turning the pages. There was an obvious lesson contained in the story, but it didn't feel didactic because the humor was so fresh and clever.
September 7, 2016
This book was really good! Very interesting premise; it's a very important theme that is not given much attention to in other childrens' media. My kids loved the charming rhyme and my son went crazy over the superhero theme!
What a fantastic way to give kids the tools that will enable them to be a real superhero in their own life!
What a fantastic way to give kids the tools that will enable them to be a real superhero in their own life!
January 30, 2021
What do superheroes do when they have a bad day? Shelly Becker shows what they have the power to do if they are miserable, but do they wreak havoc when they're upset? Is there another better option for their behavior? Becker's illustrations of superheroes gone bad are especially hilarious. Fun way to model good behavior for kids.
November 18, 2016
Seriously one of my favorite books! This is one that will go on my children's shelf because when those emotions arise we all have choices to make, and this one gets us thinking about which choice is the best for those around you. The lesson is fantastic. The pictures are great. It's rhyming and cute. Definitely a 5 star book!
November 9, 2016
How fitting that I happened to read this the day after the election. I think everyone could benefit from reading something like this. It's okay to be upset, to frown, to sigh, to cry. But you pick yourself up and get on with your day.
November 24, 2016
Great book on how to react to your feelings when things don't go your way or someone makes you feel bad. Using Superheroes to show taking the higher ground seemed to hit home with my son. We've used some of the situations in the book in real life when he's having a bad moment. Highly recommended.
November 22, 2016
Considering we had zero good superhero books a year-and-a-half ago when we had the Collaborative Summer Library Program theme of Superheroes, this is awesome! It's clever and fun, and the kids will love it.
February 9, 2017
Emphasizes that your actions are a result of your choices, not your feelings
Text to text: Tough guys have feelings too
Lesson: Don't do something permanently stupid because you are temporarily upset.
Text to text: Tough guys have feelings too
Lesson: Don't do something permanently stupid because you are temporarily upset.
September 4, 2016
Rhyming text and pictures that look like the book is from the 60's, this is a very fun book!
September 8, 2016
Cute. Decent anger management philosophy, with some suggestions on how to redirect. Older kid.
October 26, 2016
My elementary school students relate to the story and enjoy drawing the heroes. Great message and artwork.
November 15, 2016
Great message and diverse illustrations!!
February 12, 2017
Too long for me to ever want to use it in storytime, but I loved the different depictions of the superheroes.
March 15, 2017
Recommended by a child advocate. This opened up an opportunity for me to talk with my daughter about her anger.
January 26, 2024
The story is super didactic and boring. The illustrations are subtly racist and overtly sexist, reinforcing all sorts of terrible societal norms.
December 25, 2017
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days is perfect for it's age group. It acknowledges the emotions we have when things go wrong (which is so important for little ones to learn to identify) and it shows how to turn those emotions into positives. The pictures are funny and will capture a young interest, because what kid doesn't love and want to be a superhero? I love that the illustrations are not the 'famous' superheroes but more like the little ones imagine themselves to be when the make their own super hero costume.
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days is just a great book all together and every family should own it! I can imagine it also being mandatory reminder read when a tantrum strikes!
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days is just a great book all together and every family should own it! I can imagine it also being mandatory reminder read when a tantrum strikes!
June 15, 2018
I'm sure a lot of little boys love this book, but I (a 27 year old female) did not, lol. I mean, it wasn't BAD but I just wasn't fond of it. I didn't really like the superhero names either like "beastie" and "icky", I mean come on what do they even do? I laughed a little when they were all doing yoga but otherwise it's not for meeee.
December 13, 2017
This superhero book discusses how you have to still be a good person even when your temper is up and suggests some things that you can do. I am using it for a Superhero program but obviously it would be good for teaching a message.
January 20, 2018
Superheroes can control their temper! My angry 4 year old needs this book!
November 19, 2018
What a wonderful story for all! How to keep those strong bad feelings in check is always helpful. Thank you Shelly for the wonderful story and thank you Eda Kaban for the great illustrations!!
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