Kid Amazing vs. the Blob, written by Josh Schneider, reviewed by Klaudia Janek

Student Reviewer: Aryton J.
Summary: In the book Kid Amazing vs The Blob, Jimmy (Kid Amazing) is called to action when he hears the noise of someone crying. Jimmy rushes to his closet to transform into Kid Amazing. He is asked by the commissioner (his mom) if he knows what that noise is. Then Kid Amazing realizes it’s the Blob his nemesis (his sister). Then he goes to his sister’s room to see why she is crying and he finds that her pacifier isn’t in her mouth and she has a full diaper. He puts the pacifier in her mouth and tells his mom his sister has a full diaper.

Straight Talk for Librarians: Kid Amazing is a pretty good book. It has intricate art and a funny plot. The book puts us in the perspective of Jimmy, a young lad with a little sister. It gives us an insight into how imaginative he is and reminds us of the “adventures” we had as kids. Kid Amazing is relatable because the plot is realistic, it’s not actually about a superhero. It’s about a kid who’s just having fun with his imagination. This book can be used for a read-aloud by parents. It would make for a good librarian recommendation if a student just became an older sibling. It does teach a brother or sister that many times babies cry because they have a dirty diaper or need their pacifier. The protagonist did know that he needed to get his mom for some help with the diaper. I think you could put this book on a picture book superhero display because it will help young readers understand that we can all be superheroes in different ways. It’s a very clever book.