Dex: The Heart of a Hero

by Caralyn Buehner

Book Overview

Dexter the dog is so little that Cleevis the tomcat bullies him . But little Dex has dreams--big dreams. He wants to be a superhero. So he reads all the comic books he can, builds his muscles, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0066236207
• ISBN13: 9780066236209
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A nice book

Engaging and witty drawings. A well written story, with lots of fun and action. This is a top-notch book, and my kindergartener really enjoys it. But why is there a witch flying across the sky?

Dreams can come true!

"But WANTING and BEING are two different things. Dex lived on dreams until one day, after crawling out from under Cleevis yet again, he decided there had to be more to life than gazing at the underside of a cat. There had to be more to him. If he could be a hero, he would!" I LOVE this book! The illustrations are wonderful, colorful, and fun. The message is that if we work hard, we can often become who we want to be. That the journey is part of the process and we can learn from the journey. Lessons that we can ALL learn, not just children. Get this book if you want to laugh, but also if you want your child (or yourself!) to be inspired by Dexter's resolve and inner-strength to improve himself. A winner!

Superdog Rocks!!!

I absolutely love this book!!! I first saw this book in a bookstore, and I had to buy it! I am a substitute teacher and I take this book with me to every classroom. The kids absolutely love it!! It is a very funny book that has a great message.....Never give up on your dreams! I would recommend this book to anyone who has kids, works with kids, or just enjoys a funny book!

Heart, Mind & Body

We first got this book from the library, and I just ordered our own copy. My son and I both love it. His kindergarten class and media teacher loved it too. Little Dexter has big dreams which he realizes through learning as much as he can and exercising his body to be fit enough for the "superhero" he becomes (despite teasing from his friends and a tomcat who ends up becoming his partner). It is not at all preachy. It provides a terrific role model for keeping a good heart and working hard to realize your dreams. The illustrations are engaging, too.

SuperDog saves the day!

Dexter is a little dog with big dreams! He dreams of being a super hero and always being able to help those in need. He trains himself to be the best SuperDog ever. His fellow dog and cat friends make fun of him and put him down. That is until one day the big bully, Cleevis, needs SuperDog's help. He's stuck in a tree and can't get down. Will SuperDog forgive him for his teasing and help him down? Read SuperDog: The Heart of A hero to find out! This book has great pictures that help keep the readers attention as the story is being read aloud. The illustrator has even some hidden items in the book: cats, rabbits, and Tyrannosaurus Rex's for kids to find in the pictures. I would recommed this book to kids ages 4-8. There is an important lesson to be learned from this story. The lesson is little guys can to big things too, as long as their heart is in the right place!