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True animal stories, beautifully told

Picture books about real animal heroes for children ages 4–8, painted in soft watercolor, and a keepsake journal for the dog in your life. From the Animal Heroes World community of 600,000+ animal lovers.

BestsellerAnimal Heroes True Tales · Book 1

Hachiko's Promise

A True Dog Story for Kids About the Most Loyal Dog in the World

Hachiko's Promise book cover

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Hachiko, the dog who never stopped waiting: a read-aloud picture book with real facts
Hachiko's Promise book cover

Animal Heroes True Tales · Book 1

Hachiko's Promise

A True Dog Story for Kids About the Most Loyal Dog in the World

The dog who never stopped waiting

Every evening, a fluffy Akita named Hachikō waited at Shibuya Station in Tokyo for his best friend, Professor Ueno.

Then one day, the professor did not come home. But Hachi kept coming back to wait, day after day, for almost ten years. This gentle picture book tells the real story of the most loyal dog in the world, a story that touched all of Japan and is still loved today.

  • A true story, told gently for children ages 4–8
  • Warm watercolor illustrations on every page
  • Real facts about Hachikō, plus questions to talk about together
Buy on Amazon · $12.99

Paperback · 24 pages · ages 4–8 · Animal Heroes True Tales #1

Inside the book

Hachiko's Promise: inside page 1Hachiko's Promise: inside page 2Hachiko's Promise: inside page 3Hachiko's Promise: inside page 4
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Animal Heroes True Tales · Book 17

Christian's Big Lion Hug

A True Lion Friendship Story for Kids About a Cub Who Grew Up Wild and Never Forgot

The lion who never forgot

In 1969, two friends in London gave a tiny lion cub a home. They named him Christian.

When he grew too big for the city, they helped him start a new life in the wild in Kenya. A year later they came back. Would he remember them? This heartwarming picture book tells the real story of the most famous lion hug in the world.

  • A true story, told gently for children ages 4–8
  • Warm watercolor illustrations on every page
  • Real lion facts and why wild animals belong in the wild
Buy on Amazon · $12.99

Paperback · 24 pages · ages 4–8 · Animal Heroes True Tales #17

Inside the book

Christian's Big Lion Hug: inside page 1Christian's Big Lion Hug: inside page 2Christian's Big Lion Hug: inside page 3Christian's Big Lion Hug: inside page 4
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Animal Heroes True Tales · Book 12

Dindim Comes Home

A True Penguin Friendship Story for Kids About a Little Bird Who Swam Back to His Best Friend

A friendship that always comes home

On a little island in Brazil, an old man named João found a tiny penguin covered in sticky oil. He washed him, fed him and named him Dindim.

When Dindim was strong again, he swam away… and then came back. Year after year, the little penguin swam home to his best friend. A friendship that crossed an ocean.

  • A true story, told gently for children ages 4–8
  • Warm watercolor illustrations on every page
  • Real penguin facts and a note about keeping oceans clean
Buy on Amazon · $12.99

Paperback · 24 pages · ages 4–8 · Animal Heroes True Tales #12

Inside the book

Dindim Comes Home: inside page 1Dindim Comes Home: inside page 2Dindim Comes Home: inside page 3Dindim Comes Home: inside page 4
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Animal Heroes Keepsakes · Book 4

Our Days Together

A Dog Memory Book and Pet Journal to Record Your Dog's Life, Adventures and Funny Habits

Every day with you is worth remembering

The face your dog makes at the treat bag. The first walk. The way they greet you at the door. This joyful memory book helps you capture your dog's life while it's happening.

Perfect for puppies, rescues and seniors alike, with space for photos, milestones, adventures, funny habits and love notes.

  • 86 pages of prompts, photo frames and fill-in pages
  • Gotcha-day friendly: works even if the birthday is unknown
  • A wonderful gift for new and devoted dog parents
Buy on Amazon · $19.00

Paperback · 86 pages · Animal Heroes Keepsakes #4

Inside the book

Our Days Together: inside page 1Our Days Together: inside page 2Our Days Together: inside page 3Our Days Together: inside page 4

Real stories

3 True Tales so far: real animals, real places, real facts, told gently for young readers.

Made by animal lovers

Written by Animal Heroes World. 10% of everything we sell goes to animal rescue.

Read together

Every picture book ends with real facts and questions to talk about, for bedtime or the classroom.

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