
By Heidi Poelman, Kyle Kershner (Illustrator)
Part of the Little Heroes series
Discover animals who made history and changed the world.
Meet nine extraordinary animals, from a brave war dog to a signing gorilla, who defied expectations and left their mark on history. Each story reveals how these unlikely heroes taught us that size and species don't limit one's ability to make a difference. With simple text and charming illustrations, young readers will be inspired by the courage and compassion of these remarkable creatures. What can we learn from their incredible journeys?
From the courage of Stubby the war dog to the empathy of Koko the gorilla, Little Heroes: Amazing Animals Who Changed the World is a young child’s first introduction to the incredible animals who taught us that you don’t have to be big (or human) to make a difference. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine animals who went down in history as interspecies heroes: Blossom the vaccine cow Stubby the war dog Cher Ami the carrier pigeon Winnie the friendly bear Simon the seacat Togo the sled dog Able and Baker the space monkeys Koko the signing gorilla
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