Becoming a Good Creature

by Sy Montgomery, Rebecca Green

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.

  • Format: eBook
  • ISBN-13/ EAN: 9780358252078
  • ISBN-10: 0358252075
  • Pages: 40
  • Publication Date: 09/29/2020
  • Carton Quantity: 1
About the Book
About the Authors
Reviews
  • About the Book
    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

    Sy Montgomery

    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

    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.

  • Excerpts
  • Reviews
    ★ "Full of conviction, wisdom, and essential truths." —Kirkus, STARRED 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

×