Comeback Kids: Three Animals Who Overcame the Impossible

by Aubre Andrus

These adorable little animals -- as seen in The Dodo's viral videos -- have the BIGGEST personalities!

Angel the miniature zebu calf couldn't even stand months after she was born. Potato, an especially tiny Munchkin cat, was born with a body that was too small. And Bueller, a bulldog puppy, had weak legs that made it too hard for him to walk.



What do these three animals have in common? They all overcame the impossible. Luckily, Angel, Potato, and Bueller all had the help of supportive humans to help them beat the odds -- from vets and foster parents to their very own forever homes!



These three inspiring true stories show that with a little love and kindness -- and a lot of hard work -- we can get through anything together.



Each short story in this collection is the perfect length for middle-grade readers. This book also includes a 16-page full-color insert, featuring photos of all three animals.



Angel, Potato, and Bueller's stories have been featured on The Dodo, one of social media's most popular animal brands, with over 33 million followers! Their inspiring stories are the perfect example of just how far an animal can go when they have the love of a supportive human by their side.

252 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2022

About the author

Aubre Andrus is the award-winning children's book author of The Look Up Series, a nonfiction biography series featuring real women in S.T.E.A.M. careers. She also has written dozens of books for National Geographic Kids, Lonely Planet Kids, American Girl, Disney, Scholastic, and young YouTube stars. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her family where she's the founder and CEO of Adjective Animal Publishing, an indie kids press. Head to www.aubreandrus.com to learn more about virtual school visits or find her on Instagram at @aubreandrus.

Reviews

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed these three stories about animals with disabilities. Each was rescued, and ended up in a positive adoptive home! The colorful pictures in the center add a lot to the book!

[Audra Miller]

It was an awesome book. So many people really care about animals.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't love it when the animals talk, but there was less of that in this book than in other titles in this series. I loved that there were three stories about perseverance, and I really think older elementary and middle school students would enjoy this book.

[Ellie Mae (S.E Hintons version) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three great story’s in one book. A nice easy read in a day kind of book ❤️