Readers' Choice Book Award Finalist Star rating: 5 Stars It is a big day for Soha at school as the teacher announces a new writing competition. Soha is excited to enter the competition and hopes she will win first prize. When her teacher explains that the competition is to write a story about ‘My Superhero Mom’, Soha is stumped. All of her friends’ moms have important jobs, like a doctor or a teacher. Soha thinks her mom doesn’t have a job or do important things. She looks different to the other moms and doesn’t speak very good English either. Soha is sad because she doesn’t think she will win the competition. But, when Soha helps her mom volunteer at the food bank and the soup kitchen, she notices how friendly and kind her mom is towards other people, how people like her mom, and how much she enjoys volunteering. Then, as her mom hands out toys to poorly children at the paediatricians office and organises a bake sale to raise money for the school library, Soha soon realises her mom does many important jobs in their community. She thinks about all the important jobs she does at home too, like creating a nice home and helping to look after the family. As Soha starts to write her story for the competition, she realises her mom is a superhero after all! My Superhero Mom by FA Khan is a wonderful, heartwarming illustrated picture book about a little girl who doesn’t realise just how amazing her mom is. She compares her mom to her friends’ moms and thinks she is not as important. But, as she understands more about what her mom does every day in the community and at home, she learns that she has superhero qualities too. This book shows gratitude and appreciation to all the moms who strive every day to create safe and loving homes for their children. It is a delightful reminder that not all superheroes wear capes, and not all superheroes have a fancy job. Summary: A wonderful, heartwarming illustrated picture book and a fabulous celebration of moms every

Kirkus reviews: A clear lesson about everyday heroic deeds. A little girl learns that mom is another word for hero in Khan’s picture book...Alshalabi’s illustrations are bright and cheerful throughout and feature characters with a range of skin tones. Khan’s text highlights terms for job titles and workplaces...

Kirkus reviews: A clear lesson about everyday heroic deeds. A little girl learns that mom is another word for hero in Khan’s picture book...Alshalabi’s illustrations are bright and cheerful throughout and feature characters with a range of skin tones. Khan’s text highlights terms for job titles and workplaces...

The author is a mom and an immigrant physician. She was born in India and moved to the US where she lives with her family. She loves to read and spends her time exploring different places and connecting with people. Her writing explores stories about relationships and issues that deal with diversity and families. With her passion for writing, she wants to help her daughters as well as others learn to love and appreciate those around them and to navigate the world with kindness and empathy. Authors note: The idea for this book comes from my own experiences with my mom and my extended family. I am fortunate to have been around many superheroes in my life and my community. I want to teach my girls to emulate the positive behaviors of their family members, teachers, friends, and community members, and find their superhero. All of us have important roles that help shape our family and our community.

Publisher: Grande Reads
Author: FA Khan
Illustrator: Noor Alshalabi
ISBN: 979-8986888484
Size (H x W): 8.5x8.5
Weight: 5 ounces
Cover Type: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 32
Language: English
Date Published: 2024-05-10