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40 pp.
| Dial |
October, 2011 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8037-3418-0$16.99
(4)
K-3
In this Ladybug Girl spin-off, Sam doesn't want little brother Owen to mess up Sam's imaginary adventures as alter-ego Bumblebee Boy. While Owen accumulates his own superhero accessories, Sam rejects his help until realizing it's more fun to save the world with a partner. The illustrations are dynamic, but the text is wordy (and Owen's baby-talk dialogue won't win over older kids).