Dogs Bring Newspapers but Cats Bring Mice: And Other Fascinating Facts About Animal Behavior

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Description

This book of fascinating facts describes animal behavior. The coauthor is Gilda Berger.

Quick Summary

If you've got a kid who's obsessed with animals or can't resist weird trivia, this is right up their alley. Berger and Berger pack the pages with quirky animal behaviors like the title says, dogs bringing newspapers while cats drag in mice and tons of other facts that make you go "wait, really?" It's perfect for middle graders who like quick, punchy reads that still teach them something, and the humor keeps even reluctant readers turning pages. Parents will appreciate that it's genuinely educational without feeling like a textbook, and the fun tone makes it easy to discuss at the dinner table. It works great for kids who devour National Geographic Kids but also appeals to readers who want something lighter. Think of it as the animal behavior equivalent of those "Did you know?" games kids love to play except now they actually learn the answers.