The mystery of how Bruce Wayne became Batman, illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Jon J Muth! Batman's Dark Secret is an inspiring story of how a young child overcame his fear of the dark and became a crime-fighting superhero.One day, a lonely orphan named Bruce Wayne finds himself in a dangerous situation. He defends himself against a monster bat--and he wins. From that time on, he is determined to fight evil. He becomes ... Batman!In advance of the new Batman movie coming out in March 2016 comes a beautifully illustrated hardcover version of Batman's Dark Secret ! The cover features a new illustration by Caldecott Honor winner Jon J Muth! Praise for Batman's Dark Secret : "A stunningly illustrated picture book.… [Muth's] beautiful and ephemeral watercolors perfectly illustrate the Dark Knight's origins." -- School Library Journal Praise for Hi, Koo! : * "It's a joyous addendum to the Stillwater books, and it overflows with the samecharacteristic tenderness." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review* "Yields huge effect; in a word, magical." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review"Even readers who are not typically interested in poetry will be captivated by Muth'sartistry in both words and images." -- School Library Journal Praise for Zen Shorts : A Caldecott Honor Book"Appealing enough for a group read-aloud, but also begging to be shared anddiscussed by caregiver and child, Zen Shorts is a notable achievement." -- School Library Journal Praise for Zen Ghosts : * "This tale should captivate thoughtful readers, as Muth's watercolors convey a world of infinite possibility and gentle enchantment." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review Kelley Puckett is a comic book writer. He has written for The Batman Adventures, Batgirl, and Supergirl series. Jon J Muth has written and illustrated many enchanting picture books, including his Caldecott Honor book Zen Shorts and its sequel, the New York Times bestselling picture book Zen Ties . Other beloved titles from Jon include the New York Times bestseller Hi, Koo! , The Three Questions , Gershon's Monster by Eric Kimmel, and The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thompson. Muth lives in upstate New York with his wife and four children. Jon J Muth is beloved all over the world for his seven books featuring Stillwater the Panda, whose love and balanced approach to life always serve to make the world a better place for his young friends. Muth’s many enchanting picture books include his Caldecott Honor Book Zen Shorts , Addy’s Cup of Sugar , Stone Soup , and The Three Questions , which the New York Times Book Review called "quietly life-changing." His books have been translated into more than 23 languages and are cherished by readers of all ages. Muth draws inspiration from his life-long interest in Asian Studies, including tai chi chuan, sumi ink drawing, and chado, "the way of tea." Muth is also renowned in the world of graphic novels. He won an Eisner Award for his paintings in the graphic novel, The Mystery Play by Grant Morrison. He’s partnered with Neil Gaiman on The Sandman: The Wake , Walter and Louise Simonson, and Kent Williams on Havoc & Wolverine: Meltdown , J. M. DeMatteis on Moonshadow and Silver Surfer , and with Stanislaw Lem on The Seventh Voyage which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Adaptation in Another Medium. He lives in New York State with his wife and their four children. Kelley Puckett is a comic book writer. He has written for The Batman Adventures, Batgirl, and Supergirl series.