{"product_id":"becoming-a-good-creature-9780358252108","title":"Becoming a Good Creature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003eBestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchool is not the only place to find a teacher. \u003c\/em\u003eIn this beautiful picture book\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003elearn the many surprising lessons animals have to teach us about friendship, compassion, and how to be a better creature in the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeloved, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling adult memoir\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e Sy Montgomery and Rebecca Green's beautiful, friendly guide is for readers young and old who wish to be better creatures in the world. \u003cem\u003eGo ahead, pass it on. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirthdays, graduations, and animal lovers, or for your favorite teacher. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead more books by Sy Montgomery: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Book of Turtles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magnificent Migration\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondor Comeback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hyena Scientist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Octopus Scientists\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Great White Shark Scientist \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to researching films, articles, and over twenty books, National Book Award finalist \u003cb\u003eSy Montgomery \u003c\/b\u003ehas been honored with a Sibert Medal, three honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire. Visit her at symontgomery.com and on Twitter @SyTheAuthor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebecca Green\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator of many children's and middle grade books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Unicorn in The Barn, Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea, Madame Saqui, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e From Far Away.\u003c\/i\u003e She is also the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHow to Make Friends with a Ghost.\u003c\/i\u003e Visit her at www.rebeccagreenillustration.com and on Instagram @rebeccagreenillustration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50612489781522,"sku":"9780358252108","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6ab1bae5-c37c-4dbe-9516-a48e271c3962.jpg?v=1732374971","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/becoming-a-good-creature-9780358252108","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}