What to read in the bathtub? A short story can often be read in one good long soak! The magic of fiction merges with fascinating bits of trivia and amazing facts in this collection of ten short stories for the middle grade reader. A dog with a nose for trouble, a cat under attack, two wild burros, a determined bear, a talking bird…these are a few of the amazing animals that live on the pages of What’s Watching Me? and Other Animal Stories by Nancy Rust and Carol Stubbs. Mysteries unfold, dreams form, friendships blossom, secrets come to light, and fantasy flourishes. You meet ordinary kids whose lives are affect in surprising ways by animals that will long linger in your imagination. Every story has sidebars with interesting facts about history, animals and science. A helpful Reader’s Guide follows the ten animal stories, and teachers can find free lesson plans by certified teachers at http://www.copperirisbooks.com.
Today's Kidlit Book 