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Description
Meet a motocross-riding dog, a groundhog with an uncanny sense for weather, and a cat that rocks a tiny guitar in this collection of true stories. Each chapter follows one of these animals as they learn a surprising skill and then show it off to amazed crowds. The simple, engaging narratives are written for early elementary readers and highlight the dedication and surprising talents of real animals.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves animals and gets a kick out of seeing them do ridiculous things, this book is a winner. Animal Superstars shares real stories of animals with seriously impressive talents there is a dog who rides a dirt bike, a cat who plays tiny musical instruments, and plenty more critters pulling off tricks you would not believe are actually true. It strikes a nice balance between being genuinely educational (you learn about animal behavior and training) while also being just plain fun to read. The short chapters and true stories format makes it perfect for kids who might be hesitant about longer chapter books, and at around 9,300 words it is totally doable for early readers. Parents will appreciate that it celebrates the bond between animals and the people who train them. If your child enjoyed books like National Geographic Kids "Ultimate Weird But True" or similar animal fact collections, they will gobble this one up.