Becoming a Good Creature

Sy Montgomery, Rebecca Green

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HarperCollins
09 February 2024

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.

Beloved, bestselling author Sy Montgomery, often described as part Emily Dickinson, part Indiana Jones, 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 bestselling 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.

Perfect for:

Birthdays, graduations, and animal lovers, or for your favorite teacher.

Read more books by Sy Montgomery:

The Book of Turtles The Magnificent Migration Condor Comeback The Hyena Scientist The Octopus Scientists The Great White Shark Scientist

By: Sy Montgomery
Illustrated by: Rebecca Green
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 229mm,
Weight: 122g
ISBN: 9780063312685
ISBN 10: 0063312689
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 09 February 2024
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Researching her articles, films, scripts, and 33 books, National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery has scuba-dived with sharks, cuddled with octopuses, slept next to a mother hippo and her baby, and been undressed by a wild orangutan. To inform this book, she and artist Matt Patterson helped rescue cold-stunned sea turtles on Cape Cod, raised baby painted turtles for release into the wild, and provided physical therapy for an injured, 42-pound wild snapping turtle named Fire Chief. They still regularly patrol a nesting site for native New England turtles against predators and volunteer at Turtle Rescue League in southern Massachusetts. Rebecca Green is an illustrator whose work has a home in children's books, galleries, magazines, and more. She lives with her husband, dog, and cat. www.myblankpaper.com

Reviews for Becoming a Good Creature

Full of conviction, wisdom, and essential truths -- Kirkus Reviews (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)