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Book Reviews: ‘DC Super Heroes: Super Hero Origin Stories’ and ‘DC Super Heroes: Little Library’-Downtown Bookworks latest publications bring big comic book action to little readers. With the holidays fast approaching, parents are on the hunt for the must-have gifts this season. And for those with kids who love superheroes, Downtown Bookworks has the perfect […]
Book Review: ‘Super Heroes Have Feelings Too’: DC Comics characters help children express their emotions in engaging book. In this new, scary and unpredictable era of social distancing, families are all adjusting to a new normal, and a parent’s anxiety can rub off on their children. So it’s vital for kids to be able to […]
Book Review: DC Comics ‘My Girl Power Journal’: Downtown Bookworks new interactive journal helps empower young girls inner superhero. [rating=5] Downtown Bookworks have been on a roll with their excellent series of D.C. Comics related books for young children–in particular, those focused on young girls, which is both timely and extremely important. And their latest […]
Book Review: DC Comics’ ‘Color Me Powerful’ and ‘Awesome Activities for Super Heroes’: Downtown Bookworks is back with two more excellent kids books based off classic D.C. Comics characters. [rating=5] With the holidays fast approaching, parents are feverishly looking for great gift ideas for kids. And for those with little superheroes-in-the-making Downtown Bookworks has you covered […]
Book Review: The Official DC Super Hero Joke Book: Downtown Bookworks humorous collection will appeal to DC Comics fans of all generations. [rating=5] How did Aquaman ask out Mera on their first date? “Water you doing Friday night?” What happened when Batman was late to play baseball with Robin? There was a Wayne delay. If […]
SLIS’s 2016 Holiday Gift Guide: Best Geek Gifts: the best pop culture geek gifts of the year. **UPDATED with Cyber Monday Deals! The holidays are almost upon us, can you believe it? Are you panicking about figuring out what geek gifts to buy the picky, pop-culture obsessed nerd in your life? Well take a deep […]
Book Review: DC Super Heroes: The Big Book of Girl Power–new children’s book celebrates the women of DC Comics The female superheroes of DC Comics have been front and center in a big way lately: Wonder Woman is now a U.N. Ambassador, and her new movie (featuring Gal Gadot) debuts next year. Supergirl is flying […]
DC Comics: ‘My First Book of Super-Villains’ Review: with ‘Suicide Squad’ ready to storm cinemas, here’s a more kid friendly alternative which offers life-lessons through DC’s most iconic heroes and villains. [rating=5] As a new father to a baby girl, I feel a strong paternal inclination to do two things: (1) to teach her right from […]
Watch Epic New Trailer for ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’: Holy Chill-Inducing Trailer Batman. Warner Bros. debuted the second trailer for their DC superhero film ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’, and even the most ardent Marvel Zombie/Zach Snyder basher has to admit this offers a thrilling glimpse into the upcoming film. Check it […]
