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:
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Sy Montgomery is an author, naturalist, documentary scriptwriter, and radio commentator who writes award-winning books for children as well as adults. She lives in New Hampshire. Nic Bishop, who holds a doctorate in the biological sciences, is the author and photographer of many acclaimed books for children. He lives in Michigan.
More about Sy MontgomeryRebecca Green is an illustrator, painter and self-proclaimed make-believe maker. She is the illustrator of The Unicorn in the Barn, From Far Away and The Glass Town Game. She works mainly in guache, pencil and ink, as an illustrator for children's and young adult books, magazines and galleries. Some of her clients include HarperCollins, Houghton Mifflin Harc
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