Not All Heroes Wear Capes by Ben Brooks is a book that shines a light on other people and their achievements, while simultaneously nudging the reader along in their thinking – what can you do? Ben Brooks is the author of the bestselling and ground-breaking Stories for Boys Who Dare To Be Different, which was the winner of Children's Book of the Year at the National Book Awards.

It doesn’t matter who you are, what you look like, or where you come from – finding and celebrating what you love about yourself will open the world up to you. I was abandoned at birth with a facial difference, and as I got older, I began to hate my face and the world I lived in. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. This guy has a great sense of humour and although I had a tear in my eye at times, I laughed even more at the honest descriptions of coming of age experiences. He regularly travels the world and is now a hero to thousands of children and families within the craniofacial community and beyond.

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I have a friend who also has Treacher Collins syndrome, another beautiful person who lives her life with a mixture of fun, grace and dignity. This review was written by Stephen Connor I am a Y6 teacher in a wonderfully diverse inner-city school in Derby, and am also the reading lead in KS2. A proud Yorkshire lad, he loves cheering on his local rugby team, the Featherstone Rovers, and his is the co-founder of charity Love Me Love My Face, which supports those with Treacher Collins Syndrome and other craniofacial conditions.By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. No matter how big or small it might be, your power can be used to change the world for the better too. Not All Heroes Wear Capes would be an excellent book to use in PSHE sessions, enabling children to think positively about themselves and what they can achieve.

This is a very positive and encouraging book for people to understand the traumas of bullying and becoming more confident in themselves. By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. I just finished it, stood up and applauded, in celebration of Jono's and Jean's life and the opportunity I had to meet him in person after one of his conferences at Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.Discovering self-love has been a life-changing journey for me, and I hope it becomes a part of your life-changing journey too. From small acts of kindness to inventions that have saved the lives of hundreds of people, every person in this book has found their passion – or their superpower. Our team is so proud to publish his story and to introduce more people to his life-changing outlook. Lancaster said: “As I’ve shared my journey, my experiences and the things I’ve learnt throughout the years, people from all over the world, from all backgrounds, have said ‘Jono, I needed to hear you speak today, thank you’. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers.