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. 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

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