My First Heroes: Inventors is a playful, interactive board book that invites preschoolers to meet a few of the world’s great minds who changed everyday life. Through short, kid-friendly stories and hands-on features, this nonfiction title introduces Archimedes, Patricia Bath, George Stephenson, and Hedy Lamarr, showing how curiosity becomes invention. Perfect for curious little readers and their caregivers, this warm and empowering book makes learning about invention feel exciting, approachable, and full of possibility.
Written as a novelty board book, My First Heroes: Inventors invites little hands to push, pull, and slide the scenes to uncover facts and mini-stories. The bold, retro-modern illustrations by Nila Aye bring each inventor to life with color and character, while short bits of information spark questions and conversation. The interactive format helps children feel like active participants in the story, supporting empathy, curiosity, and a developing sense of their own identity as budding learners.
- Push, pull, and slide scenes that reveal key moments in each inventor’s story
- Profiles of Archimedes, Patricia Bath, George Stephenson, and Hedy Lamarr
- Bright, bold illustrations by Nila Aye with a retro-modern feel
- Short, accessible facts that invite discussion and build language skills
- Endorsed by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide and part of the My First Heroes series
After exploring My First Heroes: Inventors, readers gain a lively understanding of how inventors identify problems, experiment, and persevere—plus the confidence to ask questions and imagine their own ideas. It’s a warm, encouraging invitation to see the world as a place where creativity and curiosity can light the way to new discoveries.
