In Search of HEROES

About the Book

When you hear the word “hero,” what does your mind’s eye picture? If it is a superhero, soaring across the sky or scaling skyscrapers is a single leap, you need to read this book! In Search of HEROES will help you to understand that real, honest-to-goodness heroes are all around you every day . . . and they look an awful lot like you! Written in verse that is fun to read and great food for thought, with colorful and creative illustrations that will add to your pleasure, In Search of Heroes will delight the youngest child as a read-aloud favorite as it charms and challenges independent young readers through the early elementary grades. So pull up a chair and open this book to learn about some genuinely heroic traits lived out by everyday people who are anything but ordinary! Then let YOUR search for heroes begin!

About the Author

Mark Gruber-Lebowitz (author) is thrilled to be publishing his third children’s book. His previous books featured his Pomeranian, Ronan, as main character and narrator. Mark enjoyed the challenge of writing this book from a different perspective. He spent 36 years in the field of elementary education, as a classroom teacher, school-based administrator, and curriculum specialist. His progressive Christian faith has long inspired him to work for peace and justice. Mark is a devoted husband of 30 years, and proud co-dad of a certain Pomerian pup! Sheldon Gruber-Lebowitz (illustrator) is excited about this book’s departure from his traditional watercolor painting style. After 31 years teaching students to “think outside the standard art box,” Sheldon hopes this book’s illustrations will help readers envision the world of heroes in a new and colorful way. Sheldon is a committed progressive Christian, husband, and dog dad. He is looking forward to book number four!