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ABC for Me: ABC Everyday Heroes Like Me: A celebration of heroes, from A to Z! (Volume 10)
For little kids with big dreams, ABC Everyday Heroes Like Me spotlights the heroes who are all around us—from A to Z.
There are heroes everywhere! With this fun approach to learning the alphabet, kids can learn how to spot the hidden superheroes all around us . This adult-led read from Walter Foster Jr. encourages young kids to see the hero in everyday people (and even themselves!) by presenting a colorful variety of heroic behaviors, talents, and career paths .
This large-size, high-quality board book (9 × 9 inches) depicts a diverse mix of inspirational people in both traditional and nontraditional heroic roles. Each page introduces a letter of the alphabet with bright artwork and highlights a hero who is relatable, inspiring, and makes a big impact in their own way.
Talented illustrator Jessie Ford of Sugar Snap Studio artfully pairs the letters of the alphabet with vibrant, eye-catching illustrations that paint an inspiring picture for budding heroes everywhere.
These 26 everyday heroes show just some of the ways kids can become heroes too! Twelve heroes, including the Artist, Community Organizer, Judge, and Youth Advocate, have special profiles at the end of the book. These profiles shine a spotlight on some everyday heroes who ended up becoming famous for their efforts.
A boldly illustrated, fun family read, ABC Everyday Heroes Like Me is a great way for parents to introduce their small children to the bright futures before them. Kids can dream big and do anything!
The ABC for Me series presents a world of possibilities from A to Z and everything in between! For all little kids with big dreams, the endearing illustrations and mindful concepts in this series pair each letter of the alphabet with words that promote big dreams, inclusion, acceptance, healthy living, and other key concepts important to emotional well-being. Explore even more possibilities with Sugar Snap Studio through these other four ABC for Me board
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There are heroes everywhere! With this fun approach to learning the alphabet, kids can learn how to spot the hidden superheroes all around us . This adult-led read from Walter Foster Jr. encourages young kids to see the hero in everyday people (and even themselves!) by presenting a colorful variety of heroic behaviors, talents, and career paths .
This large-size, high-quality board book (9 × 9 inches) depicts a diverse mix of inspirational people in both traditional and nontraditional heroic roles. Each page introduces a letter of the alphabet with bright artwork and highlights a hero who is relatable, inspiring, and makes a big impact in their own way.
Talented illustrator Jessie Ford of Sugar Snap Studio artfully pairs the letters of the alphabet with vibrant, eye-catching illustrations that paint an inspiring picture for budding heroes everywhere.
These 26 everyday heroes show just some of the ways kids can become heroes too! Twelve heroes, including the Artist, Community Organizer, Judge, and Youth Advocate, have special profiles at the end of the book. These profiles shine a spotlight on some everyday heroes who ended up becoming famous for their efforts.
A boldly illustrated, fun family read, ABC Everyday Heroes Like Me is a great way for parents to introduce their small children to the bright futures before them. Kids can dream big and do anything!
The ABC for Me series presents a world of possibilities from A to Z and everything in between! For all little kids with big dreams, the endearing illustrations and mindful concepts in this series pair each letter of the alphabet with words that promote big dreams, inclusion, acceptance, healthy living, and other key concepts important to emotional well-being. Explore even more possibilities with Sugar Snap Studio through these other four ABC for Me board
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- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Board Book
Published July 6, 2021
17 people want to read
About the author
Sugar Snap Studio
10Ìýbooks7ÌýfollowersJessie Ford, of Sugar Snap Studio, is an English illustrator, whose colourful view of the world has been brightening up people's lives for the past 17 years.
Her graphic shapes, textured layers and silhouetted figures culminate in a printed, 'hand-made' effect. With a love of all things bright, bold and graphic, Jessie's faux naive charm has been used extensively within the publishing, advertising, editorial, packaging and design sectors. Her strong and confident use of colour has won her many fans over the years.
Jessie is the one of the creators of the 'ABC For Me' range, and her children's book ‘ABC What Can She Be?� is a worldwide bestseller.
Jessie lives by the sea in Hove, in the South of England, where she works from her seaside studio.
Follow Jessie at:
IG: @sugar_snap_studio
Her graphic shapes, textured layers and silhouetted figures culminate in a printed, 'hand-made' effect. With a love of all things bright, bold and graphic, Jessie's faux naive charm has been used extensively within the publishing, advertising, editorial, packaging and design sectors. Her strong and confident use of colour has won her many fans over the years.
Jessie is the one of the creators of the 'ABC For Me' range, and her children's book ‘ABC What Can She Be?� is a worldwide bestseller.
Jessie lives by the sea in Hove, in the South of England, where she works from her seaside studio.
Follow Jessie at:
IG: @sugar_snap_studio
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June 10, 2021
This bright, colourful book full or bold illustrations encourages children to recognised the heroic qualities in those around them, in a fun way, using all the letters of the alphabet.
This is a lovely book and I love it inclusion of unsung heroes and equal rights activists. I think children will enjoy going through the pages, with their delightful illustrations and become familiar with the hero each letter represents. It ends with an open, double page spread of famous everyday heros who the children may recognise, alongside a short caption explain what it is that makes them the hero they are recognised for.
This book is great in supporting little ones personal. social and emotional development (PSED), encouraging kindness and compassion, and with supporting their understanding of the world around them.
A fab addition to any child’s bookshelf!
** I received an advanced copy of this ebook to read and review. Thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for allowing me this opportunity. **
This is a lovely book and I love it inclusion of unsung heroes and equal rights activists. I think children will enjoy going through the pages, with their delightful illustrations and become familiar with the hero each letter represents. It ends with an open, double page spread of famous everyday heros who the children may recognise, alongside a short caption explain what it is that makes them the hero they are recognised for.
This book is great in supporting little ones personal. social and emotional development (PSED), encouraging kindness and compassion, and with supporting their understanding of the world around them.
A fab addition to any child’s bookshelf!
** I received an advanced copy of this ebook to read and review. Thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for allowing me this opportunity. **
April 3, 2023
‘ABC Everyday Heroes Like Me� is a children’s nonfiction illustrated book giving an A-Z list of careers and definitions. The book uses easy language for kids to read and inclusive illustrations. The book also features famous influential people in the illustrations which it then gives short biographies about them at the end of the book. Some of which include Cesar Chavez, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Malala Yousafzai, and Serena Williams.
I think this is a great book for kids to learn the different array of career opportunities while also introducing them to very influential people that have done very important things.
Rep - Black; Hijabi; Muslim; POC
I think this is a great book for kids to learn the different array of career opportunities while also introducing them to very influential people that have done very important things.
Rep - Black; Hijabi; Muslim; POC
July 6, 2021
This is such a fantastic ABC book for children! Each letter of the alphabet celebrates a different career -- from Community Organizer to Photographer and from Kindergarten Teacher to Tow Truck Driver. I appreciate that many walks of life are featured and the book inherently celebrates diversity. What's nice about this style of ABC book is that for younger children you could simple reading the "A is for Artist, B is for Best Friend" titles and leave it at that. For slightly older children you could additionally read through the one-sentence explanation at the bottom of the page: "Artists bring joy and happiness to others through the drawings and paintings they create." Obviously the book simplifies some careers but overall I think this is effective. As an added bonus, several of the people featured are REAL LIFE heroes -- the Artists is Bob Ross, for example, and the book provides an additional little blurb about him (and others) in the final pages.
**Note: I was given a review copy of this book by Quarto Kids. Opinions are my own.
**Note: I was given a review copy of this book by Quarto Kids. Opinions are my own.
June 18, 2021
This is a very useful picture book teaching children about all the different jobs people do in their local area.
The book is in an A to Z format and includes G for Gardeners, D for Doctors and H for Home Builders. My favourite was B for Best Friend. A very important job!
Each coloured page is very attractive for young children and has a vibrant picture of each occupation. This would be a very useful book to compliment a 'People Who Help Us' topic at school or in an early years setting. It really helps to make children aware of all the different jobs they might choose to do.
The book finishes with some examples of famous 'everyday heroes' including Ruth Ginsberg who helped improve women's rights and Martin Luther King Jr
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Walter Jr for this eARC.
The book is in an A to Z format and includes G for Gardeners, D for Doctors and H for Home Builders. My favourite was B for Best Friend. A very important job!
Each coloured page is very attractive for young children and has a vibrant picture of each occupation. This would be a very useful book to compliment a 'People Who Help Us' topic at school or in an early years setting. It really helps to make children aware of all the different jobs they might choose to do.
The book finishes with some examples of famous 'everyday heroes' including Ruth Ginsberg who helped improve women's rights and Martin Luther King Jr
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Walter Jr for this eARC.
June 6, 2021
This title helps children to think of those who are heroes in quiet ways. For example, B is for Best Friend, so important yet often unsung. Each illustration is accompanied by a short text about what makes that person heroic. So, for the best friend above, one thing that is noted is acceptance of who we are by our friends. Several other letter heroes are G for Gardener, L for Librarian, and R for Railway Engineer , 26 in all (of course).
At the end of the book, there is one person featured for each letter. For example, the librarian is Beverly Cleary.
This engaging title offers little ones the chance to become acquainted with many everyday heroes. I hope that they will be inspired.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.
At the end of the book, there is one person featured for each letter. For example, the librarian is Beverly Cleary.
This engaging title offers little ones the chance to become acquainted with many everyday heroes. I hope that they will be inspired.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.
June 22, 2021
My daughter and I loved this bright, colourful picture book for children, which shows the everyday heroes who are all around us, in an easy to read format, using the alphabet. The book has stunning graphics, with cute characters that my daughter loved to look at. Each letter of the alphabet shows the beginning of a hero's name, for example, F is for First Responder and the book explains what a First Responder is (police officer, firefighter, first-aid worker etc). My daughter learned a lot from this book and she was very interested in it. It is a great book and I highly recommend it!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and Net Galley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and Net Galley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 18, 2023
This book tells of heroes in our daily life. Examples are C for Community Leader, N for Nurse, Z for Zookeeper. Each one has a short summery of why they are heroes. The illustrations are clear and very colorful. I really like books that add extra exploration and this book delivers. After the alphabet is finished it tells of different people that are heroes and a short reason why. This opens up to more dialog and research for children to explore them more. I recommend this book for toddlers for the first part with the alphabet and to add the people section to early elementary students.
July 1, 2021
I just love the dear illustrations in this timely book � and how it features so many people of color and women. I like most of the hero types selected but would have loved to see family featured in some way in addition to jobs and friends. Really appreciated the mention that you don’t have to be famous to be a hero.
Thankful to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance peek at this title in exchange for an honest review.
Thankful to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance peek at this title in exchange for an honest review.
July 11, 2021
A colorful board book with real 'everyday heroes' that goes through different careers and jobs.
Some are a long shot letter-wise - I have never used the term 'home builder', but it is a way to simplify for young children, and Equal Rights Activist for Q (going off sound?).
I love the diverse characters and that it shows real people. I do wish the real people pages would include their name on the page, instead of just in the back of the book. That's all it would take for five stars from me.
Some are a long shot letter-wise - I have never used the term 'home builder', but it is a way to simplify for young children, and Equal Rights Activist for Q (going off sound?).
I love the diverse characters and that it shows real people. I do wish the real people pages would include their name on the page, instead of just in the back of the book. That's all it would take for five stars from me.
February 7, 2023
It was a stretch to get Q and X but I forgive the authors for covering a wide range of 'everyday hero' jobs and illustrating a diverse cast - with some noticeable famous faces! I especially liked that they included a key to those famous faces in the back, just in case readers couldn't recognize them all or didn't notice. A nice alphabet book, a nice primer to career options, and a nice easy read for early readers.
June 9, 2021
This is a great alphabet book for parents to share with their little children. Some of the careers and jobs will need to be explained to younger children but it will help open up new careers and ideas for them. This book will help parents have some discussions with their child about environmentalist and equal rights activist. The illustrations are very nice in this story.
July 13, 2021
Thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group � Walter Foster, Walter Foster Jr for a free digital copy.
A great little board book that includes all kinds of everyday heroes. And when you get to the end the parents can explain the heroes they saw depicted that they recognized! I think this is great for kids to learn the roles of people around them.
A great little board book that includes all kinds of everyday heroes. And when you get to the end the parents can explain the heroes they saw depicted that they recognized! I think this is great for kids to learn the roles of people around them.
July 24, 2021
This book was donated by the publisher for my StagsRead program and will be given to a student in my community.
This book is adorable. It's an alphabet book about types of heroes and some of the illustrations are of real people. They are revealed at the end of the book in case you don't recognize them.
This book is adorable. It's an alphabet book about types of heroes and some of the illustrations are of real people. They are revealed at the end of the book in case you don't recognize them.
March 6, 2022
This was so super cute. I will even forgive the slightly confusing for the target audience use of the second letter of a word (Q is for eQual rights activist, and X is for eXplorer - even though X-ray tech was on the table). The art was fantastic and very inclusive. I recognized some familiar faces on many of the pages. Overall, my toddlers enjoyed reading this with me and I loved it.
June 28, 2021
I loved this book! It teaches kids that heroes perform all kinds of jobs in their neighborhoods. It's a lesson we all learned during the Covid-19 lockdowns and I hope it continues being taught.
This unbiased review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
This unbiased review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
December 22, 2022
A bright and joyful book. Heroes (a few unusual) from A-Z. The colours and illustrations are bold and vibrant. Anyone can be a hero.
Access to e-copy received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Access to e-copy received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
March 1, 2023
Very good variety of community roles - in addition to the traditional librarian, teacher, nurse - the book has volunteer, innovator, youth advocate, etc. The last few pages include a brief biography and example of a dozen of the community roles.
June 28, 2021
*received for free from netgalley for honest review* Cute as always, love these ABC books and this one is great as well, would buy
June 11, 2023
I read this book to Julianna tonight. She gives it 1 star. I liked it very much and would give it 4 stars.
June 25, 2021
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
Three years ago I read Studio Sugar Snap’s ABC For Me: ABC What Can She Be? and loved it! So I was excited when I saw a new ABC For Me book pop up on Netgalley. Of course I had to request!
In this book we have an ABC of heroes! Everyday heroes, so no Batman, no Hulk, no Miss Marvel, but firemen, policemen, and more fantastic people. While I did like the letters and see what the studio picked for each one of them (some unexpected), I was a bit surprised to see artists, photographers, sport athletes, and such pop up, I guess it is a very American thing to call those heroes? Or get kids to see those as heroes? I mean, sure, they bring happiness and joy? But heroes? I am not sure about that. I think I am just too much of a Dutch person and too sober about these things. Haha, I think one needs to be American to get this whole thing.
Some unexpected letters and their jobs were I: Innovator and Q which was Equal Rights Activist! I did like those, found it quite creative. But Unsung Hero? Whut?
Bonus points are definitely going to the book for featuring real people for each job. I barely recognised any of them (I guess it also didn’t help that I didn’t know this book was based on real people), but a few I did recognise. Like Bob Ross or Jane Goodall or Serena Williams.
The art was really fun though and I just love the style of the illustrations. Cute and fun!
All in all, I am happy to have read this, but it was just so very American for me. Maybe someone from America does agree with all of these, does enjoy this book a bit more than I did.
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Three years ago I read Studio Sugar Snap’s ABC For Me: ABC What Can She Be? and loved it! So I was excited when I saw a new ABC For Me book pop up on Netgalley. Of course I had to request!
In this book we have an ABC of heroes! Everyday heroes, so no Batman, no Hulk, no Miss Marvel, but firemen, policemen, and more fantastic people. While I did like the letters and see what the studio picked for each one of them (some unexpected), I was a bit surprised to see artists, photographers, sport athletes, and such pop up, I guess it is a very American thing to call those heroes? Or get kids to see those as heroes? I mean, sure, they bring happiness and joy? But heroes? I am not sure about that. I think I am just too much of a Dutch person and too sober about these things. Haha, I think one needs to be American to get this whole thing.
Some unexpected letters and their jobs were I: Innovator and Q which was Equal Rights Activist! I did like those, found it quite creative. But Unsung Hero? Whut?
Bonus points are definitely going to the book for featuring real people for each job. I barely recognised any of them (I guess it also didn’t help that I didn’t know this book was based on real people), but a few I did recognise. Like Bob Ross or Jane Goodall or Serena Williams.
The art was really fun though and I just love the style of the illustrations. Cute and fun!
All in all, I am happy to have read this, but it was just so very American for me. Maybe someone from America does agree with all of these, does enjoy this book a bit more than I did.
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April 3, 2021Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
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