What if your feet could hear? What if you could freeze solid and wake up in spring? These aren't fairy tales. These are real animals with real superpowers — and they're waiting for your child to discover them. Inside this book, young readers will meet: - A shrimp who punches faster than a bullet — so fast the water around her boils - A beetle who finds his way home using the Milky Way - A frog who freezes completely solid, heart stopped, and hops away when spring arrives - A tiny "water bear" who survives boiling, freezing, radiation, and the vacuum of outer space - A jellyfish who grows young instead of old — and may live forever - And eleven more creatures with gifts that seem impossible... but aren't Why kids love it: Each chapter reads like a bedtime story — full of wonder, imagination, and sensory language that brings these creatures to life. The writing invites children to close their eyes and feel what it would be like to have each gift. Why parents and teachers love it: Every superpower is backed by real science. The "Superhero Spec Sheet" at the end of each chapter provides accurate data and scientific explanations — perfect for curious minds who want to dig deeper. A glossary of scientific terms helps build vocabulary naturally. Designed for multiple reading levels: ✓ Ages 6-8: Perfect as a read-aloud bedtime story ✓ Ages 8-11: Ideal for independent reading and exploration ✓ Ages 11-14: The science sections provide real data for deeper learning Includes: - 16 chapters featuring extraordinary real animals - Superhero Spec Sheets with scientific data - Glossary of superpowers (scientific terms explained) - Interactive "Field Notes" pages for young readers to record their own discoveries The real world is stranger and more wonderful than any story we could invent. This book proves it — one impossible creature at a time. "You are a creature with impossible gifts too." Perfect for kids who love animals, science, superheroes, or asking "What if?"