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CloseBeautifully told and illustrated story of Breanna, who wants to be a superhero. She asks family and friends if she can become a superhero by wishing upon a shooting star. She tries but it doesn’t work. Breanna is finally happy with the idea of working hard and becoming a superhero doctor, lawyer, engineer or vet. But she still wants to fly!
Released 1 November 2020
"A beautiful children’s book that explores the concept of heroism in the everyday."
– Jess Gately, Underground Writers
"I Want to Be a Superhero has been written to encourage young children to dream big and achieve their goals. They can be anything if they put their mind to it."
– Sue Mauger, GLAM Adelaide
"This book will appeal to kids who love superheroes and are trying to find the place of heroes in the world."
– Cassie Lynch, Books+Publishing
"…there is a beautiful innocence and simplicity to the story and it has a fantastic realism to it. Kwaymullina's colourful illustrations are fantastic as always…"
– Nicole Nelson, ReadPlus