MY HERO

Awesome Girl heroically saves her daddy from danger in this adorable and funny book, perfect for Father's Day and beyond.

Quicker than lightning, stronger than steel, disguised as an ordinary kid, Awesome Girl is here to save the day! That is, until her dad says it's time to come in for a bath. Abigail is tired of her dad not believing in her true superhero powers... until she finally gets the chance to show him what she can do by saving him from the tentacles of a supervillain.

Key selling points
- Superheroes: With a fantastic girl hero and cat sidekick fending off a diabolical purple-octopus villain, this book holds a wide appeal for any reader who loves to dream big about saving the day (and saving their dads!)
- Comic book appeal: Though it starts as a straightforward picture book, readers will love the switch to a paneled comic-book format, which makes it a great introduction to other graphic early readers and chapter books.
- Self-reliance and self-esteem: Abigail knows she's Awesome Girl, even if her dad can't see it in this story about believing in yourself even when others doubt you.
- Father-daughter relationship: At the heart of this story is the relationship between Abigail and her dad, and his belief in her abilities shines, making it the perfect read for Father's Day.

Brian Biggs is the author-illustrator of the Tinyville Town and Everything Goes series, and the illustrator of several picture books and chapter books for young readers, including The Space Walk, Katherine Applegate's Roscoe Riley Rules series, Jon Scieszka's Frank Einstein series, and Sally Warner's Ellray Jakes series.