7/6/2023 0 Comments Hero Dad by Melinda HardinThe superheroes of graphic novels and TV will always have a hold on kids' imaginations, but Hardin and Langdo make the persuasive case that in real life, heroism is defined by unwavering bravery, duty, and vigilance. The bold, austere visual aesthetic conveys a sense of resolve reminiscent of classic war posters and inspires some particularly striking spreads: in one, a march is cropped down to show only boots on the ground. Holding a photograph of his father and his comrades standing proudly by their tank, the boy explains, "He doesn't have a sidekick-he has a platoon." Hardin, a debut author, lucked out with Langdo (Diamond Jim Dandy and the Sheriff): her minimal, confident text is in perfect sync with the khaki and fatigue-hued combat scenes. This book compares super heroes to US Soldiers One line from the book reads, 'He doesnt wear rocket-propelled boots - he wears Army boots' One of the last lines, especially meaningful for our kids whose parent is deployed, reads, 'Sometimes he has to go away for long trips, but. "He doesn't carry a laser gun-he carries a rifle," declares the boy, as readers see soldiers on patrol in the desert. It was the perfect lead-in to read Hero Dad by Melinda Hardin. A letter from Dad, who is deployed in the Middle East, prompts the young narrator to muse on what his father is going through and how he represents a better breed of superhero.
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