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Super Stan

Matt Robertson, Author

Paperback

Imprint: Orchard Books

Publication date: September 8, 2016

Category: Picture storybooks

ISBN: 9781408337295

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A brilliantly funny picture book about sibling rivalry … and superheroes!

Life can be hard when your little brother is a superhero. The whole world thinks Super Stan is AMAZING. No one ever seems to notice his big brother, Jack … But sometimes, even a superhero needs a little help. And when a superhero is in trouble, only a SUPER big brother can save the day.

This feel-good story tackles the often tricky subject of sibling rivalry with warmth, humour and fun!

Shortlisted for the Waterstones Picture Book Prize.

Reviews

[A] super debut picture book

Red Reading Hub

This is a fun story, with a lovely, warm ending. Great for smoothing a rough ride amongst siblings, or just for a great bedtime story.

The Bookbag

Many children will identify with this sibling rivalry theme, relayed with wit and warmth and illustrated with energy and bright, primary colours.

Daily Mail

In this sweet, funny and above all, reassuring story, Matt Robertson captures the perspective of a crestfallen big brother, struggling to find his place within an altered family dynamic, with a marvellously astute and empathetic touch

Teach Early Years

This wonderfully illustrated picture book by the superbly talented Matt Robertson addresses the issue of sibling rivalry in a really heartwarming and fun way

Title Sussex

Many children will identify with this sibling rivalry theme, relayed with wit and warmth, and illustrated with energy and bright, primary colours.

Irish Daily Mail

Fun, distinctly unpreachy, but with a clear message too. Great for the early years library, as I imagine many children will relate!

School Librarian

A delightful story about sibling rivalry and sibling love.

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Matt Robertson

Matt Robertson grew up in Suffolk, and spent most of his childhood drawing and creating characters. He completed his MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art in 2014, receiving a Distinction for his work. Matt is the winner of a Lara Jones Award and a Macmillan Children’s Book Prize, and he was a finalist in the Waterstone’s ‘Picture This’ competition. His first book, Super Stan, has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Picture Book Prize and is the winner of the 2017 Dundee Picture Book Award. Matt lives with his wife in Norwich.