Publisher's Synopsis
Animal Hero Kids rock! - Sir Paul McCartney
I was an animal hero kid at 3 years-old when I felt that animals had the right to live free of harm and suffering. It is vital to foster empathy and critical thinking in youth which leads to compassionate actions, and ultimately, a more peaceful world for all. - Joaquin Phoenix
ANIMAL HERO KIDS: A BOOK WITH A MISSION!Animal Hero Kids are effective voices for the voiceless, a fact discovered by a four decade long veteran animal activist, animal cruelty investigator, wildlife rehabilitator, humane educator, author and AnimalHeroKids.org founder, Susan Hargreaves. Her heartwarming stories of children and teens going above and beyond to help animals in need are astounding.
This practical guidebook inspires and empowers animal protectors of all ages with the practical tools to be heroes to all species of animals.
Animal Hero Tips are contributed by famous animal advocates including Sir Paul McCartney, Joaquin Phoenix, Jessica Chastain, Ricky Williams, Jorja Fox, Jane Goodall, Ingrid Newkirk, and Captain Paul Watson. Activity ideas, lesson plans and practical steps to help animals are included.
A short story of Super Hero "Saoirse" (Irish for freedom) concludes the book.
Profits from the book go to Animal Hero Kids Inc. Kindness programs to prevent animal cruelty. Buy a Book, Fund Kind.
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Groundbreaking! Never has this many animal rescue stories by young people been in one book! -Jane Velez-Mitchell, Global News journalist
