Ten Rules of Being a Superhero by Deb Pilutti

Wrapped in an exuberant story, Ten Steps to Flying like a Superhero is a super way to teach kids the steps that lead to success. Hints on the identity of Lava Boy and Captain Magma’s new like-minded friends can be glimpsed early in the story through Lava Boy’s window and while he’s outside playing with his toys. Captain Magma offers up lots of funny looks and asides (appropriately expressed in sunny yellow speech bubbles) that kids will recognize and empathize with. Kids will appreciate Lava Boy’s toy-strewn floor, where Lava Boy’s imagination takes flight with action, peril, animals, and people on the go.

Her straightforward steps, which can apply to any situation, are charmingly paired with specifics for helping Captain Magma fly and kid-centric reminders like “never skimp on the glitter.” With humor and imagination, Deb Pilutti outlines terrific advice on how children can achieve their goals-whether they revolve around school, sports, art, making friends, or any activity-and soar. Lava Boy takes Captain Magma to the stable railing of their tree house and… after the good advice at Step 6, he’s ready to “FLY!” Then it’s time to launch-but not on some rickety tower of toys.

They pay particular attention to Step 3, sticking to the plan (even though Captain Magma feels a little ridiculous getting his “wingspan” measured) and Step 4, (“check your work”) which will bolster their chances of success. Captain Magma thinks that with a plan and his smart sidekick Lava Boy’s help, he can learn to fly too.įirst they lay out the steps they need to take and then with all the necessary materials (especially plenty of glitter), they get to work. He longs to repeat this feat, not only because it was fun but because Lava Boy has been fascinated by a new superhero, Meteor Shower, who can fly for real. Image copyright Deb Pilutti, 2020, courtesy of Henry Holt & Company.īut while he’s sleeping, Captain Magma still dreams of the one time a bird picked him up and took him on an amazing journey of flight.

Ten Rules of Being a Superhero by Deb Pilutti