I was rather obsessed with helper animal stories in upper elementary school, so I can see the appeal of this book. And there are certainly unusual stories here. Like using elephants for earthquake recovery. I'd not heard of that before. I foresee this one going over quite well with young audiences.

A fun but informative and interesting book that is a must read for animal lovers of all ages! Go get it !

A fascinating, heartwarming book! This collection of stories makes an engaging read. Each chapter stands alone, but the book could also be read in one sitting. People of all ages will appreciate Markle’s deft use of suspense and her extensive research. A whale saves a snorkeler! HeroRats sniff out land mines! A house-cat defends a boy! Sidebars with extra facts about the animals add even more info and interest.

I am always looking for books to give to fans of Paw Patrol, and this book fits the bill. Includes features I love to see in nonfiction for young readers: index, source notes, glossary, and multiple "on-ramps" for different readers: boxed essays, photos with informative captions, etc.

Thank you to Millbrook Press and Netgalley for digital copy for review.

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I liked the variety of animals that were featured and the differences in the stories. Overall it was interesting.

Animals to the Rescue! by Sandra Markle is a wonderful book for children. Both children and adults will be fascinated with the ways animals have helped in rescues around the world. My son was mesmerized with this book and it kept his attention until the very last page. This book is amazing and we recommend it highly. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

This is a great book. I love the stories and the chosen pictures. The layout of the text and pictures is done in a visually appealing way. It is interesting and fun to read for both children and adults. I love the subject matter- these stories are wonderful!

This attractively formatted book lives up to its title. It contains amazing stories of animal rescues from around the world: A giant humpback whale protects a scientist from a possible shark attack; African giant pouched rats are trained to find land mines, Maremma sheepdogs learn to guard and protect a Penguin colony from wolves. These and other stories are presented in a clear, interesting, inviting text accompanied by many photos with captions. These are prefect stories for remembering why we admire animals and feel close to them. Author Sandra Markle summed up the feeling I had while reading this book. She wrote, “The stories of animals being heroic are never ending. . . and wonderful! That’s something to be grateful for in a world full of challenges.” This is an excellent book to share with children. Highly recommended.