I Am Superman (I Can Read! 2: Superman) Paperback – 22 Dec. 2009

I am a self confessed Comic Book geek and my 6 year old Son has watched me read graphic novels and comic books his whole life. When he started showing an interest in my books, I started researching if there were age appropriate comics for children his age. I found these "I Can Read" series of books and ordered this one first because who doesn't love Superman!!My Son is a fairly good reader, but the books sent home from school for homework are very repetitive and a bit boring and they honestly didn't excite him or encourage him to want to read outside of School. This book, however, immediately grabbed his attention and he worked through the entire book one afternoon, with a little help from me. I've read other reviews that complain about phrases like "Fortress of Solitude" used in these books, because a child couldn't understand these words themselves, but I found that it encouraged a dialogue with my child, he came to me and asked me questions about what he was reading, was interested to learn more, rather than just reading the words on the pages like he does with his school books!Now, my Son is excited to sit down in the evenings and read his "Comic Book" while Mummy reads hers, not because he has to for School, but because he wants to! I honestly believe that, not only will these books encourage and improve my Sons reading, but they've hopefully stirred my Son's interest in something I personally love, and it'll be something I can share with him as he gets older!!

Bought a bunch of these books for my 4 year old son, who up until now has shown no interest whatsoever in learning to read. It seems the superheroes have captured his imagination and we now have to read one each night at bedtime. Just the right length for a bed time story, and simple words that he is already picking up. He's so excited about finally being able to read a full book to me, so he can get some level 3 books. Have already recommended these to other parents - and these books have also made great birthday presents for nursery friends.

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My 6 year old (Year one, reading level 8/purple) son enjoyed reading the book. I would definitely recommend it.

Bought for my 4yr old. He can't read it himself yet, but as the book has pictures, he's quite content for me to read it to him at bedtime. Will be buying more.

My 4.5-year-old son loves Little Golden Books with super heroes and doesn't get tired of them! They are really just descriptions of the heroes rather than stories, but my son doesn't seem to mind. I would recommend it if your little one is into these characters.I was personally a little disappointed because it wasn't written particularly well - there were a lot of 'Superman said' in the dialogue - so many that my husband and I have to gloss over a few of them because they don't sound right.

I am really impressed with the ( I can read ) range I purchases some for my little nephew who was trying to take my sons home. Little people will be amazed with them, amazing quality

My 5 year old son loves reading these books. Far more exciting than another tortoise and hare story... I can recommend the level 1 books as well. Much easier to keep boys' attention and interest in reading.

A great book for the little ones who are into the superheros. My daughter is 5 and loves Superman. This book is a great story of who he is and how he has powers as well as little intros on the other characters. I will be buying more of this series.

per mio figlio di 5 anni che inizia ad amare i supereroi ma ovviamente è troppo piccolo per leggere i fumetti originali e ovviamente per guardare i film o i cartoni di queste serie, questi libri sono perfetti perchè sono una efficacie introduzione ai suoi supereroi preferiti. Noi parliamo inglese a casa per cui la lingua non ci ha dato nessun problema: frasi brevi, semplici e abbinate a belle figure.

Un libro muy sencillo pero que a los peques les engancha el súper héroe, sin darse cuenta tratan de leer en inglés. Es un pequeño paso ...

Mein Sohn ist total begeistert von der "I can read" Superhero Reihe. Sie motivieren ihm zum lesen. Einfache Texte, tolles Thema!

I Am Superman is an I Can Read book made specially for young readers ages 4-8, and is features the iconic DC Comics Superhero. In this story, Lois Lane tells Clark Kent she has the best headline for the Daily Planet front page and she's not telling Clark. Little does Lois knows that Clark is really Superman and is the subject of Lois' story. Later, Supes travels with Lois to his secret Fortress of Solitude and tells to Lois of his life story. All the sudden, Lex Luthor terroizes Metropolis with his machines and demands to face Superman, but Supes flies back to the city to defeat Luthor. What I really like about the book is how Superman's costume is just perfect, and not been tainted by DC's New 52 abomination. I Am Superman is perfect for children who are devoted fans of the Last Son Of Krypton!