The Purim Superhero
Illustrator
Mike Byrne
Publisher
Kar-Ben Pub
Publication Year
2013
ISBN
9780761390619
Pages
32 pages
Genre
realism
Format
picture book
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
Nate wants to dress as an alien for Purim but his friend wants him to wear a superhero costume like the other boys, so Nate seeks guidance from his Daddy and Abba, who advise that being yourself makes you stronger.
Grade Level
K-3
Diversity Topics
LGBTQ (Gender and Sexuality); Gay/Lesbian; gay; gay fathers; gay adults; same-sex parents
Main Character
male child
Race/Ethnicities
Jewish / White
Family Formation
two fathers
LGBTQ+
gay males
Awards
Best Children's Books of the Year, 2014 Ages 5 and under
Keywords
costume; peer pressure; Purim; Jewish celebration; alien; superheroes
Diversity Impact
indirect
STARS Citation
Kushner, Elisabeth, "The Purim Superhero" (2013). Diverse Families. 205.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/205