TINY TITANS, VOLUME 1: WELCOME TO THE TREEHOUSE by Art Baltazar, writer and Franco, artist. (DC Comics, February 2009) Trade paperback, 144 pages. ISBN # 1401220789 / 978140220785. Winner of 2009 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best Publication For Kids.
Summary on the Goodreads website . . . . .
You’ll see what life is like for the very young heroes of Sidekick Elementary and learn what could go wrong when the kids spend an afternoon in the Batcave in this new graphic novel.
These all ages tales from the DC Universe, beautifully written and illustrated by Art Baltazar and Franco, will entertain new readers and seasoned fans of comics.
Collecting: Tiny Titans 1-6
My review on the Goodreads website . . . .
Finally, a super-hero book aimed at pre-schoolers that respects that audience and features appropriately short, humorous stories and puzzle pages.
There's a complete avoidance of the fights and battles with villains that predominate standard super-hero fare. Instead, readers are introduced to very young versions of DC's Teen Titans as they go to school, play together, and sometimes are allowed to explore the Batcave. The art style is simple, whimsical, and appealing without being overly cute.
I bought this via mail order on a phone-call recommendation to my local comic shop. I was looking for some books to send to my four-year-old grandson during the coronavirus shut-down. He's a smart reader for his age and loves books. This is one that he'll enjoy and also be able to read to his 18-month old brother and sister (twins). They will love the pictures and laugh as he reads the funny dialogue and sound effects to them.
There are some in-jokes contained within that will only make sense to older readers familiar with the backstory of the DC heroes, but they don't dominate. There's just enough of them to appeal to all ages. A good super-hero book to read to your kids or grandkids.
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