"From beloved, award-winning poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil comes a debut work of nonfiction--a collection of essays about the natural world, and the way its inhabitants can teach, support, and inspire us"-- Provided by publisher As a child, Nezhukumatathil called many places home, but no matter where she was transplanted she was able to turn to our world's fierce and funny creatures for guidance. The axolotl teaches us to smile, even in the face of...

National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery reflects on the personalities and quirks of 13 animals-her friends-who have profoundly affected her in this stunning, poetic, and life-affirming memoir featuring illustrations by Rebecca Green. Understanding someone who belongs to another species can be transformative. No one knows this better than author, naturalist, and adventurer Sy Montgomery. To research her books, Sy has traveled the world and encountered...

Drawing on interviews with scientists, zoologists, and animal caretakers from around the world, this celebration of love between species explores animal attachments of all types.

Strange, but true, stories featuring animals from around the world

Presents a collection of stories about animals who have forged unlikely, abiding bonds with other animals of different species, from Koko the gorilla and All Ball the kitten to Owen the hippo and the tortoise Mzee.

Presents a collection of hilarious true stories about mischievous critters features a rascally band of bunnies, a rescue pup who will eat anything and a sneaky bear with a taste for treats.

"125 stories of unusual friendships between animals, for children"-- Provided by publisher.

Collects three stories of talented animals, including Norman, a Briard who knows how to ride a scooter and a bike.