Halima, Superhero Princess
Halima can’t decide who to dress up as for her friend’s birthday party. Should she be a princess like Elsa, or a sort-of superhero like Pippi Longstocking? ““You can’t be either,”” her friends tell her, ““because you don’t look like them.”“
Halima decides she doesn’t want to go to the party any more. What’s the point if she can’t be one of her heroes? Until Mama says Halima can be whoever she wants to be, and together they discover some of the strong, brave women who could inspire her. Can Halima regain her confidence and discover her inner superhero princess?
Heartfelt and uplifting, this empowering story from African-diaspora mother Emily Joof encourages confidence, pride and self-expression in young readers, and introduce them to inspiring women of colour from around the world. Asa Gilland’s vibrant and engaging illustrations are full of texture, expression and fun.
Latest reviews
I like this book because Halima’s mother has advised her to be herself. She have to be happy for who she is
I have read this book and it was very interesting but I have also learnt that you could do or be whatever you want even if your race is different from others but it still doesn’t stop you from being whatever you want and I say her friends should treat her with kindness ans respect
Because Halima is black doesn't mean she can't go to her friends party I would recommend it to someone else really.I rated it 4 out of five.
I thought that this book is amazing this book is fiction but I liked it because I learnt that girls and boys and even adults can be or do whatever they wanted to to. And don't say "Oh this person is black so they can't do this everyone can do what they want to do. I would definitely recommend this book to someone else. I rated this book 5 of 5
I loved this book
You can be what you want to be It was fiction It was factual I would recommend it to anyone
I like it because I also want to be like my super hero my grand dad.
A great read
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