Dex: The Heart of a Hero: A National Bestseller Picture Book About a Little Dachshund with Superhero Dreams for Kids (Ages 4-8) Paperback – Picture Book, May 22, 2007

This is one of my favorite read aloud books for both second and third graders. I've found that I refer back to this book many times throughout the year. I've used it for different teaching points as well. By the end of the year, many kids refer back to it for examples too. A fun book and it teaches a great lesson about never giving up. The kids love it especially the part about Dex's muscles. The illustrations are very colorful and enticing as well.

I read this book to my kindergarten class every year to introduce persistence and not giving up on your goals. It's got a great message and the story is humorous for the kids. Dexter, the superdog, becomes our "role model". I bought a stuffed dog like Dexter and the students take turns bringing the book and dog home. The other teachers have started borrowing my copy to give their students the same lesson.

This is a book my 2nd Grade class really enjoys. Their favorite part about this book is the hidden pictures within the story. The illustrator enjoys hiding images of different animals throughout the book in clouds and within the main character, Dex. Thank you for making a book that my students enjoy reading over and over again!

PICS ARE GREAT, I CAN'T READ SO CAN'T SPEAK TO THAT.

Grandson liked it.

I love this book because it show that he wants to be a hero and the process of that need to study and train to be able to do it. Highly recommend it.

This is an award-winning book, and just perfect for second and third graders.....a really cute story, and the message is great for kids to encourage them to keep working for their goals. As an added bonus, it is an Accelerated Reader book for parents and teachers looking to add it to the collection.

Cute art. A little too wordy for my class, but I paraphrase it and then they follow nicely. It is the current favorite of one little boy in particular.

Superdog was the original title, it's an excellent children's book. I bought another copy for my friend for her birthday because she has a dog of the same nature.

A very good book for September of gr. 1 to discuss always sticking to it and doing your best even when you think it might be too hard.

Great book with a good message for kids about finding their own inner superhero

Perfect little story for my son Dex.

Perfect for illustrating reading stamina to my kindergarteners. Just like Dex; we have to work hard. Also a great illustration of being kind to others even when they have not been kind to us.