For the young hero ready to leap into action, this book inspires courage and teamwork through the exciting adventures of Wonder Woman, tackling challenges with strength and compassion.
A parent might reach for this book when their child is fascinated by heroes but needs a model for using strength with compassion and teamwork. In 'Save the Day, Wonder Woman!', the powerful sorceress Circe turns a boar into a giant monster that rampages through the city. Wonder Woman tries to stop it alone but soon realizes she needs help. She calls on her friends, Supergirl and Batgirl, and together they prove that collaboration is the ultimate superpower. This action-packed graphic novel is perfect for early readers aged 6-9. It uses a beloved character to gently teach that asking for help is a sign of strength and that everyone, even a superhero, is stronger with friends by their side.
There are no significant sensitive topics. The book contains standard superhero conflict, which is resolved cleanly and hopefully. The approach is secular and action-focused.
Ideal Reader
This is for a 6 to 8-year-old emerging or reluctant reader who loves action and superheroes. It's particularly well-suited for a child who defaults to 'I can do it myself!' and experiences frustration when facing challenges, as it models the strength in asking for and accepting help.
Parent Prep
No specific preparation is needed. The book's graphic novel format is intuitive, and the story is self-contained and straightforward. The superhero violence is mild and stylized, with no gore or lasting consequences shown. It can be read cold without any issues. The parent sees their child struggling with a task, a game, or a difficult social situation and refusing to ask a friend, sibling, or adult for assistance. The child might be showing frustration or giving up because they believe they must succeed on their own.
Age Experience
A younger child (age 6) will primarily enjoy the bright, dynamic art, the clear good vs. evil narrative, and the excitement of the fight scenes. An older child (age 8-9) is more likely to grasp the explicit theme of teamwork. They will better appreciate the nuance that Batgirl's intellect is just as crucial to the victory as Wonder Woman's or Supergirl's physical power.
What Makes It Special
Among countless superhero books for this age, this one's strength lies in its clear, accessible graphic novel format that supports emerging literacy. Unlike stories that focus solely on a single hero's might, this book's central, explicit message is about the power of collaboration and the wisdom of knowing when to ask for help, making it a valuable social-emotional tool disguised as a fun adventure.
Read plot summary
The sorceress Circe magically transforms a boar at the zoo into a gigantic, destructive monster. Wonder Woman responds to the crisis but finds her individual strength isn't enough to subdue the creature. Recognizing her limits, she calls for backup from Supergirl and Batgirl. The trio combines their unique abilities: Wonder Woman's strength, Supergirl's flight and power, and Batgirl's strategic planning. Together, they successfully defeat the monster, returning it to its normal size, and apprehend Circe, proving that teamwork triumphs.
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Discussion Prompts
1
When Wonder Woman first faced the giant boar, she tried to handle it all by herself. Why do you think it's sometimes hard to ask for help, even for a superhero?
2
Batgirl, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman all have different skills. How did Batgirl's plan help in a way that Supergirl's super-strength couldn't?
3
At the end, Wonder Woman says, 'Some days are too big for just one hero.' Think about a time at school or with friends that felt like a 'big day.' How did working with someone else make it better?
4
If you were part of the superhero team, what special power or clever idea would you have used to help stop Circe and the monster?
