Especially Heroes

Reach for this book when your child feels stifled by school rules or needs a creative outlet to process their frustrations with authority. It is the perfect choice for a young reader who uses humor as a defense mechanism or a reluctant reader who responds best to visual storytelling and high-energy comedy. The series follows George and Harold, two imaginative fourth graders who create their own comic books and accidentally turn their grumpy principal into a real-life (though incompetent) superhero. While the humor is famously irreverent, the core of the story celebrates the power of childhood friendship and the importance of maintaining a sense of play in the face of rigid adult expectations. Best for ages 7 to 10, this series transforms the 'scary principal' trope into something hilarious and manageable, empowering kids through laughter and creativity.