A Lot Like Batman

By Emanuel Berger | August 29 2023 | Children'sBlog

Author and illustrator Keith Negley brings his unique and powerful style to the story of young Batman trying to fit in at school in this jacketed hardcover picturebook.

A very young Batman faces his greatest challenge ever—going to school! Keith Negley (author and illustrator of Tough Guys Have Feelings Too and My Dad Used to Be So Cool) brings young readers his vision of a shy Caped Crusader who prefers to stick to the shadows and play alone. Even though he initially doesn’t fit in with the colorful and more outgoing kids around him, he soon learns that he has plenty to offer on his own terms. Keith Negley’s art and story are filled with humor and emotion that will help even the shyest child find their inner super hero while making this jacketed picture book a delight to read at bedtime and any time!

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A Lot Like Batman (DC Batman)
978-0-593-38038-3
Author and illustrator Keith Negley brings his unique and powerful style to the story of young Batman trying to fit in at school in this jacketed hardcover picturebook.
$17.99 US
Sep 05, 2023
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
32 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 2-5 years

My Dad Used To Be So Cool
978-1-909263-94-9
Did your dad used to be cool? Wondering what happened to his rock band playing, skateboarding days? This funny and relatable story shows children how their parents are still cool after all, even if it’s not in quite the same way!
$17.99 US
Jul 05, 2016
9-5/16 x 10-15/16
Hardcover
32 Pages
Flying Eye Books
Age 3-5 years

Tough Guys Have Feelings Too
978-1-909263-66-6
A boldly illustrated picture book read-aloud about how everyone gets sad—ninjas, wrestlers, knights, superheroes, everyone . . . even daddies have emotions!Did you know wrestlers have feelings? And knights. Even superheroes and ninjas feel sad sometimes. In fact everyone has feelings—especially dads who love their children!Children will love recognizing their feelings in Keith Negley's bold illustrations which accompany a fun-to-read-aloud narrative.Parents can joyfully engage with children in a lighthearted discussion about emotions and how they affect us all!
$17.99 US
Nov 03, 2015
9-3/16 x 10-11/16
Hardcover
32 Pages
Flying Eye Books
Age 3-5 years

Batman 5-Minute Stories (DC Batman)
978-0-593-12352-2
This collection features ten Batman stories that can each be read aloud in five minutes.
$14.99 US
Sep 03, 2019
7-3/4 x 10-1/2
Hardcover
160 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 3-7 years

Be Brave Like Batman! (DC Super Friends)
978-1-5247-6915-4
This all-new storybook series features Batman(TM) and the DC Super Friends(TM) helping kids tackle common fears!
$9.99 US
Jan 29, 2019
9 x 9
Hardcover
40 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 3-7 years