# Becoming a Good Creature - Hardcover

by **Sy Montgomery** (Author), **Rebecca Green** (Illustrator)

**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._

### Author Biography

In addition to researching films, articles, and over twenty books, National Book Award finalist **Sy Montgomery** has 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.

  
**Rebecca Green** is an illustrator of many children's and middle grade books, including _The Unicorn in The Barn, Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea, Madame Saqui,_ and _From Far Away._ She is also the author and illustrator of _How to Make Friends with a Ghost._ Visit her at www.rebeccagreenillustration.com and on Instagram @rebeccagreenillustration.  

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 9.2 x 9.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 29, 2020

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Becoming a Good Creature

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 3.7

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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