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Superman

The Story of the Man of Steel
by Ralph Cosentino
40p. 978-0-67006-285-0.
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Gr 1-3 Cosentino introduces young readers to the iconic superhero, his origin story, and key characters and villains. Superman chronicles his story, beginning when he was an infant named Kal-El living on Krypton. Sent away on a rocket ship by his parents to escape the exploding planet, he eventually landed in Smallville, KS, where he was discovered by the Kent family and renamed Clark. It wasn't long before his abilities, normal on Krypton, proved to be exceptional on Earth. Origins out of the way, Superman's greatest enemies are presented in a series of spreads. The book concludes with the superhero's vow to protect Earth and help those in need. The simplified presentation and basic text are well suited to early readers. Bold illustrations serviceably support the text; single pictures often take up an entire page or spread. Page layout is large, clear, and uncluttered. Certain to draw interest from reluctant readers, this book will serve as a capable entry point to the Superman universe."Travis Jonker, Dorr Elementary School, MI" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
The superhero's origin story is given a picture book treatment. Beginning with his birth on Krypton and continuing with his childhood on Earth, the story ends short of an actual adventure, though it does tack on an introduction to some of Superman's primary enemies. The digital illustrations, with thick outlines and simplified details, are a little more garish than the original comics.

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