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K-3
Illustrated by
Mark Buehner.
When cat Cleevis teases him unmercifully, Dexter, a tiny dachshund, trains to be a superhero. Despite Dex's new rippling muscles and superdog outfit, Cleevis still laughs--until he gets stuck in a tree and must call on Dex for help. Only the hardest heart wouldn't cheer on Dex, and the humorous art capably depicts his determination.