My sister is a superhero

Damian Young, illustrated by Peter Carnavas
UQP
9780702253928
$24.95

First Nana was a ninja, then Pop was a pirate and now it’s big sister’s turn. The same rollicking pattern shows various sisters in random fanciful activities; none are as spectacular as our sister. It’s refreshing that Big Sister is the one that earns little brother’s admiration for her daring. The rhyming text sparkles with rippling riffs that surprise: lions sipping tea by silver lakes; dwarves digging chocolate inside cakes; and ultimately she reads me stories in the skies. Words pique the imagination while illustrations embellish with boldness, adventure and unfeigned enthusiasm. Be alert for brief cameo appearances. What a family!