National Geographic Kids Chapters Be..., Amy Shields
National Geographic Kids Chapters Be..., Amy Shields
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National Geographic Kids Chapters: Best Friends Forever!
And More True Stories of Animal Friendships

Author: Amy Shields

Narrator: Johnny Heller

Unabridged: 1 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 08/07/2015


Synopsis

Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them In Best Friends Forever!, you’ll meet four unlikely pairs that prove love knows no bounds. There’s Suryia and Roscoe, the orangutan and dog swim buddies; Owen the baby hippo and his hero, the tortoise Mzee; Koko, the gorilla that uses sign language and loves her kitties; and Jasmine, who befriends anyone who needs a helping hand. These true stories will amaze, inspire, and make you say, “Awww.” “Engaging chapter books are just what kids need to develop fluency and comprehension, and these compelling true stories, full of intriguing information, will make kids want to read!”—Mariam Jean Dreher, Professor of Reading Education, University of Maryland, College Park

Reviews

Goodreads review by Megan on April 25, 2021

Synthesis: The genre of this book is informational/nonfiction. The grade level in which I would use this book would be for grades 2-5. This book was centered around giving facts about orangutans, while also telling a story about two best friends whose names were Suryia (orangutan) and Roscoe (dog).......more

Goodreads review by Stacey on July 11, 2017

Great book. I knew my son (age 7) would enjoy learning about Koko the gorilla and her cat friends. It was an extra bonus when he heard the words that Koko and another gorilla would say to each other when they got mad. He found it hilarious.......more

Goodreads review by Beth on January 03, 2018

We read this about 35 times this year. Adorable stories of unusual animal friendships. This is also great on audio - the narrator is amazing! Really great stories that make you think beyond stereotypes.......more

Goodreads review by Penny on January 07, 2024

It is so cute and amazing because of the different types of animals that get along so well!!!!!!!......more

Goodreads review by Kinzlie on June 12, 2024

I really really really really really really really really really really really loved this book so much all these funny cute friends and the amount of times I said 'aw' I cant count.......more