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Becoming a good creature
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- Book Synopsis
- A New York Times BestsellerSchool 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 TurtlesThe Magnificent MigrationCondor ComebackThe Hyena ScientistThe Octopus ScientistsThe Great White Shark Scientist
- About The Author
- Researching her films, articles, and more than forty books, Sy Montgomery has trekked into the cloud forest of Papua, New Guinea, cage-dived off Mexico with great white sharks, and scuba-dived off two continents to commune with wild octopuses. A National Book Award finalist, her work has been honored with a Sibert Medal, a Cook Prize Gold Medal, two Science Book and Film prizes from the National Association for the Advancement of Science, four honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire. Visit her online at symontgomery.com.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780063312685
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Clarion Books, (26 October 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 122.47 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 229 x 7 mm
- Categories:
- General Interests and Hobbies Children and Teenage: History and the past Children and Teenage: Work, politics and society Children and Teenage: Places and peoples Children and Teenage: Nature, animals, the natural world Children and Teenage: Science and technology Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Self-awareness and self-esteem