An adorable nonfiction picture book about five sweet and unusual real-life animal friendships from around the world With charming, colorful illustrations, this heartwarming picture book in lyrical text asks an age-old question—can we be friends? Readers will hear about five unexpected animal friendships based on real-life stories, including popular duos like Mzee the tortoise and Owen the hippo, Koko the gorilla and her kittens, as well as lesser-known ones like Kumbali the cheetah and Kago the dog. This picture book includes the following dynamic duos:

1. Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise (Kenya)
2. Kumbali the cheetah and Kago the dog (Virginia, USA)
3. Themba the elephant and Albert the sheep (South Africa)
4. Koko the gorilla and her kittens (California, USA)
5. Ben the dog and Duggie the wild dolphin (Ireland)