Hayden Panettiere played the hero at this weekend's children's book-reading, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of South Central Los Angeles.

Sponsored by "Milk and Bookies," parents and their children came out to a Studio City bookstore to buy books, which will then be donated to a new library in the area.

The Heroes actress brought her own book, Sassafras, which she read to the kids. Isn't she adorable?