Head to Barnes & Noble Saturday September 17th for Batman Day!
Na na na na na na na na…September 17th is Batman Day! If there ever were a superhero who deserved their own holiday, it would be our beloved caped crusader. Taking on his nemesis the Joker and the rest of the villains of corrupt Gotham City since 1939 (time flies when you’re fighting crime?!), Batman has evolved from a comic book hero, to a movie franchise, a video game star, Halloween costume, and a Six Flags amusement park ride, among so many other incarnations. That’s one busy bat! Celebrate Batman Day by heading to Barnes & Noble this Saturday, September 19th for a day of all-ages events, including coloring activities, trivia, and special giveaways. To further help you and your little ones celebrate all things Batman, here’s a reading list perfect for your budding superhero!
Bedtime for Batman, by Michael Dahl and Ethen Beavers
Parents know it takes a superheroic effort to get their little ones in bed, but this book might help things feel like less of a struggle between arch-enemies. In eye-catching drawings and simple text, a child’s preparations for bed are compared with Batman’s busy night busting criminals (just as your kiddo dons her pajamas, so too must Bruce Wayne strap on his cape and cowl). A delightful book for Batkids everywhere.
My First Batman Book: Touch and Feel, by David Bar Katz
Start your budding superheroes off with this fun touch and feel board book filled with classic Batman art. Your wee batlings will get an exciting interactive experience complete with pull-tabs, buttons, flaps, and mirrors, bringing them right into the superhero story. What more could a young bat fan ask for?
Batman Classic: Gotham’s Villains Unleashed, by John Sazaklis
Uh oh! Thanks to that ever-troublesome nemesis, the Joker, Gotham’s most notorious villains have busted out of Arkham Asylum and on the loose, ready to wreak havoc. Batman and everyone’s favorite superhero sidekick, Robin, are called on to save the day. Young readers will love this action packed adventure!
Batman Classic: Starro and Stripes Forever: With Superman and Wonder Woman, by Gina Vivinetto
I was obsessed with Wonder Woman as a kid, so I was excited to see her make an appearance in this book. Throw Superman into the mix, and there’s no way these superheroes can lose! Which is a good thing, because in this fast-paced tale the President and White House are on the line… Will Batman and friends be able to save the country from evil forces?
Justice League Classic: Meet the Justice League, by Lucy Rosen
Who is the Justice League, you may ask? Well, only the most iconic superheroes of all time! Think: Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, The Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, and the list goes on! A fun introduction into the world of comic book heroes, with great illustrations to keep even the most fidgety reader enthralled until the last page.
Coloring DC: Batman-Hush Vol 1, by Jeph Loeb
One of the coolest parts of the Batman empire is the original comic artwork. So why not use this as an opportunity to jump on the recent coloring book bandwagon and tint your own illustrations? This makes for a fun activity for parents as well as kids!
Skyscraper Showdown (DC Super Friends), by Billy Wrecks
If reading a story the old fashioned way is too ordinary for your young reader, then this is the book for them. Each book comes with a pair of 3-D glasses, and so you get to experience Batman in a whole new multidimensional light. The caped crusader and the Joker will pop right off the page! How cool is that?
Head to your local Barnes & Noble on Saturday, September 17 to celebrate Batman Day!