Horned Toad Has a Superpower (Secret Animal Superpowers) - Hardcover

Esbaum, Jill

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0593700023 ISBN 13: 9780593700020

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2026

Synopsis

A factual (and funny) introduction to the horned toad and its gross but cool "superpower."

The Texas desert may be hard living for some, but not for a little lizard called the horned toad. Between lounging in the hot sun, snacking on ants, and chatting with his new friend Owlet, things are pretty easy. Some might even say it's a laid back life . . . unless of course he's about to get eaten. Then, and only then will he show off a trick so wacky and weird, it will make you run for the hills (just like his predators). That's right folks, this toad has a superpower!

Ready to find out what it is? You won't believe your eyes!

About this title

About the Author

Jill Esbaum has written many books for children, including How to Grow a Dinosaur, Frankenbunny, and If a T. Rex Crashes Your Birthday Party. Several of her books have been nominated for state awards, and I Am Cow, Hear Me Moo! won SCBWI’s Crystal Kite Award. She also enjoys writing kooky beginning reader stories like Thunder and Cluck, and a variety of nonfiction books. Follow her on Twitter @JEsbaum.

Bob Shea is an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books, including the popular Ballet Cat series, the Dinosaur Vs. series, and the runaway smash hit Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great. He is an Eisner Award nominee and has worked with Comedy Central, PBS Kids, Playhouse Disney, Nick Jr., Google, and other clients. Follow him on Instagram @BobSheaBooks.

Edition details

• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593700023
• ISBN 13: 9780593700020
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Shea Bob
• Number of pages: 32