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School is not the only place to find a teacher. In this picture book adaptation of Sy Montgomery and Rebecca Green's
New York Times
best-selling
How to Be a Good Creature,
learn the many surprising lessons animals have to teach us about
friendship, compassion, and how to be a better creature in the world.
Sy Montgomery has had many teachers in her life: some with two
legs, others with four, or even eight! Some have had fur, feathers, or
hooves. But they've all had one thing in common: a lesson to share.
The animals Sy has met on her many world travels have taught her
how to seek understanding in the most surprising ways, from being
patient to finding forgiveness and respecting others. Gorillas, dogs,
octopuses, tigers, and more all have shown Sy that there are no limits
to the empathy and joy we can find in each other if only we take the
time to connect.
Based on the
New York Times best-selling adult memoir, Sy Montgomery and Rebecca Green's beautiful, friendly guide is
for readers young and old who wish to be better creatures in the world.
Go ahead, pass it on.
Review
"A thoughtful, gentle work
that highlights the connection between animals and humans. This tender
picture book will inspire reflection." School Library Journal (Starred Review)
Review
"Full of conviction, wisdom, and essential truths." Kirkus (Starred Review)
Synopsis
School is not the only place to find a teacher. In this beautiful picture book, learn the many surprising lessons animals have to teach us about friendship, compassion, and how to be a better creature in the world. Sy Montgomery has had many teachers in her life: some with two legs, others with four, or even eight Some have had fur, feathers, or hooves. But they've all had one thing in common: a lesson to share.
The animals Sy has met on her many world travels have taught her how to seek understanding in the most surprising ways, from being patient to finding forgiveness and respecting others. Gorillas, dogs, octopuses, tigers, and more all have shown Sy that there are no limits to the empathy and joy we can find in each other if only we take the time to connect.
Based on the New York Times best-selling adult memoir, Sy Montgomery and Rebecca Green's beautiful, friendly guide is for readers young and old who wish to be better creatures in the world. Go ahead, pass it on.
Synopsis
A New York Times Bestseller School is not the only place to find a teacher. In this beautiful picture book, learn the many surprising lessons animals have to teach us about friendship, compassion, and how to be a better creature in the world.
Sy Montgomery has had many teachers in her life: some with two legs, others with four, or even eight Some have had fur, feathers, or hooves. But they've all had one thing in common: a lesson to share.
The animals Sy has met on her many world travels have taught her how to seek understanding in the most surprising ways, from being patient to finding forgiveness and respecting others. Gorillas, dogs, octopuses, tigers, and more all have shown Sy that there are no limits to the empathy and joy we can find in each other if only we take the time to connect.
Based on the New York Times best-selling adult memoir, Sy Montgomery and Rebecca Green's beautiful, friendly guide is for readers young and old who wish to be better creatures in the world. Go ahead, pass it on.
About the Author
In addition to researching films, articles, and over twenty books, National Book Award finalist
Sy Montgomery has been honored with a Sibert Medal, two Science
Book and Film Prizes from the National Association for the Advancement
of Science, three honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in
Hancock, New Hampshire, with her husband, Howard Mansfield, and their
border collie, Thurber.
Website: symontgomery.com Twitter: @SyTheAuthor.
Rebecca Green is an illustrator of many children's and middle grade books, including
The Unicorn In The Barn, Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea, Madame Saqui, and
From Far Away. She is also the author and illustrator of
How to Make Friends With a Ghost. This is her second collaboration with Sy Montgomery, their first being
How to Be a Good Creature. She resides with her husband, and their lovely animals, Mori and Junie B.
Website: www.rebeccagreenillustration.com Instagram: @rebeccagreenillustration.