Super rooster saves the day

Maureen Wright, 1961-

Book - 2020

"Ralph the rooster has big dreams of becoming a superhero. But the other farm animals aren''t so sure--except for Rosie the pig, that is. She's Ralph's best friend, and she believes in him. As Ralph and Rosie hang around the farm, there are just no opportunities to be a superhero and save the day...until the farmer turns on the radio, and the "Chicken Dance" song starts playing. POW-WOW! Suddenly it seems that Ralph may have some super powers after all...or does he? Join Ralph and Rosie as they prove that believing in yourself and being a good friend is what makes a true superhero.

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Genres
Picture books
Published
New York : Two Lions [2020]
Language
English
Main Author
Maureen Wright, 1961- (author)
Other Authors
Rob McClurkan (illustrator)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN
9781542007788
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Review by Kirkus Book Review

Ralph the rooster longs to be a superhero. As evidenced by the many comic books scattered about his roost (along with Captain Eggplant and Shark Man posters), Ralph is thrilled by daring rescues and super strengths. He likes to believe he has some superpowers of his own. Unfortunately, they lack a bit of greatness. "He could crow and make the sun rise…but only when it wasn't raining." He is able to fly…but not very far. The other animals on the farm are not amused. In language littered with puns, they bemoan Ralph's active imagination. "He's udderly ridiculous," says Caroline the cow. "You're not pulling the wool over my eyes," says Sheila the sheep. But one animal is Ralph's best friend: Rosie the pig. Rosie is the most encouraging sidekick ever. When Ralph hears "The Chicken Dance" on the radio for the first time, Rosie hollers: "That dance is your super-duper rooster booster!" Super strength charges through Ralph as soon as he does all the moves! Unfortunately, he still has trouble judging what is a true disaster and what is not. Regardless, Ralph is ready. The amusing and bouncy refrain is a read-aloud treat: "Cheep-cheep-cheep! / Flap-flap-flap! / Wiggle-wiggle-wiggle, / and a clap-clap-clap!" McClurkan's uncomplicated farm scenes emphasize the animals' expressive faces (especially George the goat's). (This book was reviewed digitally with 11-by-17-inch double-page spreads viewed at 47% of actual size.) Everyone has some secret powers hidden inside. (Picture book. 4-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.