"In this new five-minute collection, kids will read twelve heart-warming true stories about animals that have been rescued from tough situations. The stories range from handicapped pets given a loving home to exotic wild animals rescued by caring humans with some help from special wildlife sanctuaries. Perfect as an introduction to nonfiction, young readers will learn simple facts about animals and their behaviors."-- Provided by publisher.

Hank the Brewers' dog: Hank's home run -- Ronnie and Debbie the elephants: from circus to sanctuary -- Dindim the penguin: Dindim's way home -- Dudley and Destiny the cows: love at first moo -- Jack the cat: more than meets the eye -- Mr. G the goat and Jellybean the donkey: feels like home -- Maalim the rhino: the littlest rhino -- Penny the chicken and Roo the chihuahua: friendship is the best medicine -- Bam Bam the bear: star of the show -- Miracle wolves of the Butte fire: digging for a miracle -- Giselle the serval: wild at heart -- Rita the pig and her nine piglets: when pigs fly.