First published 2012
Jennifer S. Holland presents five documented cases of animals forming bonds across species barriers. A hippo befriends a goat. An iguana seeks warmth by cuddling with a house cat. A dog becomes the guide and protector for a deer that cannot see. A cat and an orangutan develop an unlikely companionship. A mother dog adopts and nurses a piglet as her own offspring. Holland adapts these accounts from her bestselling adult book for readers aged seven and older. Each story includes photographs that document these real relationships. The book explores how animals can overcome natural instincts and species differences to form caring bonds. These relationships demonstrate that friendship can emerge between the most unexpected pairs when animals recognize shared needs for companionship and care.
Genres: science, animals, non-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
36 pages · Kindle Edition · Workman Kids