VERDICT Halloween might be only once a year, but sea-loving fans will want easy access to this title any time. Blowfish! Kiddie fave Kirby Heyborne stands out as sweet Jelly and Dion Graham extends his reach as Octopus. A much-appreciated who-read-who cast list (thankfully, mostly the same since Book 1) appends the recording-revealing Clanton (again) was also Mr.

The eighth entry includes three adventurous (not too super scary, really!) shorts that celebrate empathy and friendship, jauntily interrupted by three informative interstitials that provide complementary information, from real-life sea creatures (vampire squids are not really vampires) to bats (and their guano-“That’s pooper! I mean super!”). K-Gr 3–Sure, Clanton is the author here, but when he’s not initially included in the opening credits, he playfully inserts himself anyway: “With narration by Ben Clauhh, Clanton.” His energetic humor sets the stage for a charming, full-cast production of his latest, bestselling “Narwhal and Jelly” early graphic series. A Super Scary Narwhalloween. narrated by Socks Whitmore, Kirby Heyborne, Ben Clanton, Alejandra Reynoso, Sarah Skaer, Courtney Lin, Dion Graham & Adenrele Ojo. Perfect for reluctant readers.Ĭlanton, Ben. VERDICT Libraries should prepare to meet high demand in all formats. For maximum enjoyment (and enlightenment), pair audio with print: Shawn Martinborough’s energetic art adds details impossible to aurally showcase, including Bobby’s extensive collection of Star Wars figures and that even superheroes (like Sincere) need their inhaler. Fouhey even embodies Miss Brooklyn’s recommended five deep breaths-a clever reminder for all readers (even reviewers!). Narrator Fouhey-fabulously versatile, especially with youthful titles-deftly adapts his voice over an impressive, complementary soundtrack featuring synthesized beats, bangs, and door slams. As a new student at the Academy of Kids with Awesome Abilities, Bobby’s name already shines: “Beacons lead people and show them the way.” With the gentle help of his teacher, Bobby learns to harness his “power of light and fire”-and avoid being shipped to the Institute of Supervillains. From real-life hero (and coauthor) Tommie Smith, Barnes pivots to fictional superhero Bobby Beacon who’s got a few real-life challenges to face, including those universally familiar to all kids, like anger, and those all-too-familiar for kids of color, like racism. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice, made him a 2022 National Book Award Finalist.

K-Gr 3–Prolific author-for-all-ages Barnes’s first graphic novel, Victory. Like Lava in My Veins.narrated by James Fouhey.

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