'From everyone's favourite Aussie, comes a wonderful collection of funny, heroic and sometimes heartbreaking stories about animals from all over the world. It includes well known heroes like Greyfriars Bobby, the little Skye terrier who faithfully guarded his master's grave for fourteen years to new heroines like Priscilla the swimming pig who saved a little boy from drowning and Bozo the parrot who gave evidence in a divorce case in Argentina. Full of fun facts and Rolf's trademark illustrations, these heart-warming tales of devotion, intelligence and incredible talent are sure to make you think again about your feathered and furred friends.' (Publication summary)