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One thing Tucker knows is that he loves superheroes. On the first day of kindergarten, he hopes to find a friend who loves them like he does. Right away, Tucker meets Randy, someone who would love to play superheroes on the playground! But there's a problem - Randy is different. He has trouble listening in class and sometimes acts weird. Tucker feels confused. Can he be friends with someone who doesn't fit in? Join Tucker as he learns how the impact of being kind can truly be heroic to someone who needs to feel included.

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""Tucker looks forward to starting kindergarten, where he hopes to find a friend who shares his ambition to become a superhero like Impact. When school starts, his warm, friendly teacher helps the kids remember their classmates' names. They quickly learn Randy's name, because their teacher calls it out frequently to correct his behavior. Noticing his Impact tee shirt, Tucker looks for Randy at recess, but he finds him in tears, because another child asked for a turn on ""his"" swing. Later, Tucker's mother encourages him to be kind to his classmates, ""even when it's hard to do."" Despite occasional misgivings, Tucker remains amiable toward Randy, which helps his new friend settle down with his kindergarten classmates. Illustrating the story, Palmieri's engaging art juxtaposes deep, warm colors with lighter, cool hues while creating likable, realistic characters. Other picture books have included hyperactive children, but it's unusual to find one that demonstrates how others can help improve the situation. Gibson's narrative quietly shows how small gestures of friendship can make a big difference to others."" -Reviewed By Carolyn Phelan for Publishers Weekly Booklist

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