BOOKS

Animal Heroes: The Wolves, Camels, Elephants, Dogs, Cats, Horses, Penguins, Dolphins, and Other Remarkable Animals That Proved They Are Man's Best Friend

by Julia MOBERG
illus. by Jeff Albrecht Studios. 96p. index. Quarto/MoonDance. Apr. 2017. Tr $14.95. ISBN 9781633221598.
COPY ISBN
Gr 3–5—Imagine being saved by lions, rescued by dolphins, or protected by pigs! This vivid and comically illustrated book is divided into short chapters and contains a rhyming anecdote for each featured animal's act of heroism, a "Did You Know" sidebar, and a "Tell Me More" section that provides details on the history and mythology surrounding each tale. The ending section lets kids create their own poem about an awesome animal, add a photograph or illustration, and include further tidbits of information.
VERDICT This latest offering from Moberg will educate and entertain die-hard animal lovers. Readers interested in similar stories told through rhyme may also enjoy Moberg's Historical Animals and Presidential Pets.
Reviewed by Tabitha Nordby, Red River College, Man.
This breezy poetic celebration honors history's heroic animals. From rat-killing cats in ancient Egypt to dolphins protecting a surfer from a shark, each rhyming poem is supplemented by additional bulleted historical facts and energetic cartoon illustrations. Including the mythical wolf mother of Rome's founders disrupts the otherwise factual compilation. While the book lacks depth, the accessible format provides easy reference and encourages casual browsing. Ind.
 , Jul 01, 2017

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

BLOGS

Read Rec Rachel: New YA Releases for November and December 2024
by Rachel Strolle
BLOGS

Surviving the Slow Burn of Middle Grade, a guest post by Shannon Messenger
by Amanda MacGregor
BLOGS

Mysteries and the Teenage Search for Identity, a guest post by Jan Gangsei
by Amanda MacGregor
BLOGS

Co-Writing a Story of Trans Joy Across a Barbed Wire Fence, a guest post by Teghan Hammond and Mel Hammond
by Amanda MacGregor
BLOGS

Falling in Love with History, a guest post by Tonya Bolden
by Amanda MacGregor
BLOGS

Why Anthologies? A guest post by Henry Herz
by Amanda MacGregor
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?