The Superpower Squad: Everyone Belongs Children's Book Inclusion makes friendships and kindness grow Different means special not smaller, not less, to (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781069793911)

Superpower Squad: A Classroom Story About Kindness, Belonging & Everyday Heroes
8.5" x 8.5" - 29 pages - Picture book for ages 4-9

When every child's difference becomes a superpower, classrooms turn into teams. Superpower Squad is a warm, read-aloud story that gives kids the exact words and actions to include others-so teachers and parents see more helping hands, fewer hurt feelings, and happier days.

- Builds empathy fast: relatable school moments with simple "what to say/what to do" scripts.
- Normalizes differences: celebrates varied cultures, abilities, and learning styles so every child feels seen and safe.
- Plug-and-play for classrooms: discussion prompts and sentence frames make it an instant SEL lesson.
- Improves class climate: shared language for kindness and boundaries reduces conflicts and off-task time.
- Extends to home: easy conversation starters continue inclusion beyond school.

Kids learn "superpowers" like perspective-taking, inviting others ("You can play with us."), taking turns, sharing roles, and speaking up kindly.

Perfect for circle time, guidance/SEL blocks, library period, assemblies, new-student welcome days, beginning-of-year norms, and at-home reading.This book also includes teachers worksheets with discussion prompts, classroom activities and home connections.

Product details: Paperback - Full color - Trim: 8.5" x 8.5" (22 x 22 cm) - Length: 29 pages - Ages 4-9 (PreK-Grade 4) - Themes: inclusion, kindness, diversity, anti-bullying, teamwork, social-emotional learning (SEL)

Back-of-book blurb: In Ms. Frances's class, every kid has a superpower-some you can see, some you can't. When a classmate feels left out, the Superpower Squad springs into action with empathy, brave words, and everyday hero moves. This joyful story turns inclusion into a habit kids can practice today.