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    True Stories of Animal Heroes | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Animal Books Best Kids Stories Picture Books
    True Stories of Animal Heroes Book Spotlight
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    True Stories of Animal Heroes published by Quarto Kids
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    In this new series, based on real-life animal tales, discover that not all heroes wear capes—some have four legs, a wet nose, and a brave heart. Big or small, fall in love with animal friends who have lived truly wild lives.

    Read about Fluffles, the koala, who held strong through the bushfires in South Australia with bravery. Also debuting for the series is Onyx, based on the reintroduction of wolves of Yellowstone Park. And there are even more heartwarming stories to come in August 2021!

    True Stories of Animal Heroes Series: Onyx

    Onyx: The Wolf Who Found a New Way to Be a Leader

    Written by Vita Murrow

    Illustrated by Anneli Bray

    Ages 4-7 | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books | ISBN-13: 9780711261457

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Read about Onyx, the wolf pup, who was the runt of the litter. Although he was bullied by his siblings for being the smallest and scruffiest, Onyx knew that he could lead a pack better than anyone. As he grew up, he learned to resolve conflict, becoming a step-dad to another family of wolves who had lost their alpha. But it all changed when the toughest pup of the family partnered with a rival pack…

    This heartwarming story has a fact section at the back, so you can learn more about wolves and how you can help them. Moving illustrations from Anneli Bray will make you want to hug the page.

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    True Stories of Animal Heroes Series: Fluffles

    Fluffles: The Brave Koala Who Held Strong Through a Bushfire

    Written by Vita Murrow

    Illustrated by Anneli Bray

    Ages 4-7 | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books | ISBN-13: 9780711261594

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Read about Fluffles, the koala, who held strong through the bushfires in South Australia with bravery. While she healed she found other koalas to snuggle up with. Their cuddles for one another helped make the whole outback feel better. Hugs were an act of heroism!

    This heartwarming story has a fact section at the back, so you can learn more about koalas and how you can help them. Adorable illustrations from Rachel Qiuqi will make you want to hug the page.

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    Vita Murrow

    About the Author

    Vita Murrow is an educator, an artist, a writer, and a mom. Vita has a quirky sense of humor and an eye for the weird. When she was in 8th grade she was rejected from a special writers’ retreat for kids. But that didn’t stop her from pursuing her passion. Since then, Vita has been a teacher, a producer, a filmmaker, a program director, and even a puppeteer.

    She currently works as a children’s author reinventing old stories for a new generation and crafting wordless picture books together with her husband Ethan Murrow. Their book The Whale was nominated for a CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal. She is also the author of two volumes of fairytales retold for a new generation: Power to the Princess and High-Five to the Hero. Vita loves working with other artists and writers and is always looking to share a chocolate chip cookie with someone. Instagram: @vitamurrow Twitter: @BakersDozin

    Thank you for reading the True Stories of Animal Heroes Series book spotlight.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    68 Comments

    1. Amber Dixon on March 23, 2021 9:10 am

      My kids and I love animals and they would absolutely love these books.

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    2. Carl on March 23, 2021 10:29 am

      The nieces and nephews would love these books. Thanks!

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    3. John Smith on March 23, 2021 12:44 pm

      “Please tell us why you would love to win this giveaway.” The cute artwork draws you in! I know we will love these stories!

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    4. gloria patterson on March 23, 2021 12:51 pm

      This would go to my great niece. I want her to learn from books and I think these would be good

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    5. Anne on March 23, 2021 1:03 pm

      These delightful and special treasures would be cherished and read by my grandchildren who are avid readers and love learning.

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    6. Candie L on March 23, 2021 1:05 pm

      I would like this because who does not love Koalas. Thank you

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    7. Kirsten Lyon on March 23, 2021 1:05 pm

      These books look adorable and my niece would love to read them!

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    8. Darlene Owen on March 23, 2021 1:06 pm

      My granddaughter would love these books.

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    9. Donna L on March 23, 2021 1:08 pm

      I would love to win these books for my grandson

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    10. Debra Dubois on March 23, 2021 1:18 pm

      Our Morgan loves to read these would be a perfect fit for her she is a animal lover 🙂

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    11. Heather Swanson on March 23, 2021 1:19 pm

      I love all animal heart warming stories.

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    12. Linda Gawthrop on March 23, 2021 1:19 pm

      Great to teach youngsters that heroes come in all shapes and sizes and species!

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    13. Valerie on March 23, 2021 1:29 pm

      My niece would love and enjoy reading these two books. The pastle colors are so beautiful too!

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    14. Leela on March 23, 2021 1:33 pm

      I would love it for my kids.

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    15. Micheline on March 23, 2021 2:04 pm

      My grandson love animals, he will enjoy these books very much.

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    16. patricia caradonna on March 23, 2021 2:19 pm

      I would love to win these great books for my nephew. He loves animals.

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    17. Rachelle Pilarski on March 23, 2021 2:36 pm

      I’d love to win these for my school library. The kids would love them

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    18. Marion on March 23, 2021 3:42 pm

      I would like to win this for my sisters.
      Marion

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    19. Mary W on March 23, 2021 4:21 pm

      The kids are learning to love reading and these books would encourage them.

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    20. Wendy Lee on March 23, 2021 4:22 pm

      I think my granddaughter would love these!

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    21. Donna L Holder on March 23, 2021 4:27 pm

      go in my collection of books

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    22. Rhonda Martin on March 23, 2021 4:39 pm

      I think these are great inspirational stories that the kids would love.

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    23. apple blossom on March 23, 2021 4:45 pm

      love to add this to my classroom library

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    24. susan hartman on March 23, 2021 5:25 pm

      I love reading to my grandchildren. Plus we are all animal lovers.

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    25. Jodi Wresh on March 23, 2021 5:45 pm

      My great nephews and great niece would love thses books!

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    26. Anne on March 23, 2021 6:15 pm

      My son is all about reading true stories – he’d love these!

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    27. crystle tellerday on March 23, 2021 9:39 pm

      i love animals

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    28. Beth T. on March 23, 2021 10:57 pm

      I have a little nephew who is falling in love with reading, and I would be so happy to add these books to his growing library.

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    29. Linda on March 24, 2021 12:01 am

      My children love all animal books and would enjoy reading these.

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    30. Barbara on March 24, 2021 4:01 am

      Being animal lovers I think this would be a fun book for my grandchildren.

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    31. Dreama Villa on March 24, 2021 7:23 am

      We love all things animal related.

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    32. Susan Smith on March 24, 2021 8:02 am

      My kids love animals and they would love these books.

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    33. Kris M on March 24, 2021 9:36 am

      My kids love learning about animals and all the wonderful things they can do. This would be perfect!

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    34. Brittany Gilley on March 24, 2021 10:41 am

      I would love to give these to my nieces!

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    35. Stacy on March 24, 2021 11:02 am

      My students would love these books!

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    36. Carol Luciano on March 26, 2021 12:32 am

      My great granddaughters would enjoy these books. They love animals.

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    37. Laurie Nykaza on March 26, 2021 1:17 am

      These are such great books to read with my grand kids so cute.

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    38. Stephanie H. on March 26, 2021 8:59 am

      I have many little nieces and nephews who love to be read to. They all love animals, so I think that they will love hearing these stories!

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    39. Holly on March 27, 2021 6:46 pm

      My two grandsons would love these book!

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    40. Mary Dailey on March 28, 2021 8:00 am

      I have 4 grandchildren that would love these books and I would love to read them to them!

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    41. Thomas Gibson on March 28, 2021 5:54 pm

      I would like to win this for my niece. Thank you.

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    42. Cynthia C on March 29, 2021 4:06 am

      I would like to win because my nieces would enjoy these books.

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    43. Sandra Watts on March 29, 2021 5:13 am

      They look like cute books. My grand kids would enjoy.

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    44. REBECCA STEPHEN on March 30, 2021 4:06 am

      I think children should learn to care for animals at a young age

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    45. Julie Waldron on March 30, 2021 6:26 am

      I’d love to win these for my girls, they look really cute & helpful.

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    46. mrsshukra on March 30, 2021 9:19 am

      Perfect for my nephews!

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    47. Heidi on March 30, 2021 6:10 pm

      Would love to add to our library!

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    48. Patricia E on April 1, 2021 4:18 am

      These look like fun books. I know my little guy would love them.

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    49. Amy D on April 1, 2021 1:24 pm

      I would love these books for my 2 daughters. They love to read and they love animals.

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    50. Peggy Clayton on April 2, 2021 7:56 am

      What wonderful books all of my grandchildren when they come to my house we have a sit down to read a book time and they just love going to the kids bookshelf that i have a read a book . I as a former teacher have some books but none compares to a new one that isn’t like anything that you have ! Kids are such sponges and love to teach them about reading and also have that time to be with them at a tender age!

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    51. Jeane Campbell on April 2, 2021 4:12 pm

      My daughter is a teacher and I think her students would enjoy these books in their classrooms.

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    52. Lisa Williams on April 3, 2021 12:03 am

      My kids absolutely love books about animals.

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    53. MaryLynn Hayes on April 4, 2021 6:42 pm

      Cute little animals with inspiring stories would be awesome for my grandkids

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    54. RACHEL B on April 5, 2021 9:59 pm

      I love koalas, and the illustrations for these books are so adorable!

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    55. Vickie L Couturier on April 6, 2021 7:56 am

      id love to win this for my grandchildren

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    56. Dena Akbar on April 8, 2021 6:53 pm

      I love koalas, and the illustrations for these books are so adorable!

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    57. Cheryl A Bomar on April 9, 2021 6:04 pm

      My granddaughter wants to be a vet…she loves all kinds of animals. This would be awesome for her to read! Thanks for the chance!!

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    58. Nancy Jachcik on April 9, 2021 7:45 pm

      Sounds like a wonderful book. I’m sure my children would love it

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    59. susan atkins on April 9, 2021 7:51 pm

      My grandchildren love stories with all kinds of animals,they would love these also.

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    60. Anne Marie Carter on April 9, 2021 10:52 pm

      I would love to win these books for my grandchildren. They love to read.

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    61. Karen Propes on April 14, 2021 5:39 pm

      These would be great for my grandchildren. They are always making up their own stories about their dog as a hero.

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    62. Annmarie Weeks on April 16, 2021 1:41 pm

      I’d love to win this for my young niece…she loves all animals!

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    63. Jamie Martin on April 16, 2021 7:25 pm

      I need a pick me up.

      Reply
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