PICTURE BOOK FICTION REVIEW : Super Rooster Saves the Day by Maureen Wright
ABOUT THE BOOK
Ralph the rooster has
big dreams of becoming a superhero. But the other farm animals aren’t so
sure—except for Rosie the pig, that is. She’s Ralph’s best friend, and
she believes in him. As Ralph and Rosie hang around the farm, there are
just no opportunities to be a superhero and save the day...until the
farmer turns on the radio, and the “Chicken Dance” song starts playing.
POW-WOW! Suddenly it seems that Ralph may have some super powers after
all...or does he? Join Ralph and Rosie as they prove that believing in
yourself and being a good friend is what makes a true superhero.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR
Maureen Wright is the author of a number of popular picture books, including Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep!, Sneeze, Big Bear, Sneeze!, and Share, Big Bear, Share!, all illustrated by Will Hillenbrand; the Amazon bestseller Sneezy the Snowman, illustrated by Stephen Gilpin; and Anna and the Tooth Fairy, illustrated by Anna Chernyshova. She lives with her husband, Don, in Athens, Pennsylvania. Learn more about the author at www.maureenwright.org.
Rob McClurkan is the author and illustrator of Aw, Nuts! and Playdates Rule! and has also illustrated a number of books, including Tough Tug by Margaret Read MacDonald and Sloth to the Rescue by
Leanne Shirtliffe. He grew up in Tennessee, where his grandparents'
farm, Saturday morning cartoons, and the Sunday funnies fueled his
imagination. Now he lives with family near Atlanta, Georgia. Visit Rob
at www.seerobdraw.com.
Twitter: @rmcclurkan
Instagram: @rmcclurkan
“The
amusing and bouncy refrain is a read-aloud treat…McClurkan’s
uncomplicated farm scenes emphasize the animals’ expressive
faces…Everyone has some secret powers hidden inside.” —Kirkus Reviews
REVIEW
Ralph the rooster desperately wants to be a superhero. His friend, Rosie the pig, believes that he can do it. After he music from a radio and dances to it, he discovers his superpowers and sets out to prove he can be a superhero. But the other farm animals are doubtful from the beginning. And as Ralph's efforts fail, over and over, the animals try to discourage him. But Rosie's faith keeps Ralph trying and finally he finds a situation where he might be able to save the day. But is it too much for him? I enjoyed reading about Ralph and his dream, especially Rosie's continuing belief in him despite appearances. The power of friendship and dreams are strong themes in this story. The bright, colorful, and amusing illustrations match the tongue-in-cheek nature of the story. The puns and descriptive words make this a fun book to read out loud. A funny story that is bound to inspire saving the day adventures in young readers/listeners.
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