Im a Hero too

Name: Im a Hero too
ISBN: 9781761040115

by Jamila Rizvi

For the child who wonders how they can make a difference, this book beautifully celebrates the many ways ordinary kids can be everyday heroes through kindness and bravery.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child feels small, helpless, or is missing a parent who works long hours, particularly in a caring profession. The story helps reframe a child's role during challenging family times. It follows a little girl named Arty whose mother is a doctor. Arty wishes she could be a hero too, and with her dad's gentle guidance, she discovers that everyday acts of bravery, kindness, and helping others are what make a true hero. This book is perfect for children aged 4 to 7, as it validates their feelings of worry while empowering them to see their own value and impact within their family and community.

Self-Confidence & Identity Superheroes Empathy & Kindness Fear & Bravery Friendship & Social Teamwork & Collaboration Family & Siblings Resilience & Perseverance

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Main character feels sad and misses her mother who works long hours.

Sensitive Topics

The book gently addresses the anxiety and loneliness a child might feel when a parent is an essential worker during a community-wide crisis. The crisis itself is not named or detailed, keeping the focus on the child's emotional experience. The approach is secular, and the resolution is entirely hopeful and empowering, providing a sense of agency to the child.