A Garden of Creatures

"A philosophical picture book about the death of a pet, exploring painful subjects with gentle words and lush pictures."--

About the author

Sheila Heti; illustrated by Esmé Shapiro

Summary

A tender and deeply moving picture book about loss and the big questions it leaves behind from New York Times bestselling author Sheila Heti and acclaimed illustrator Esmé Shapiro.

Two bunnies and a cat live happily together in a beautiful garden. But when the big bunny passes away, the little bunny is unsure how to fill the void she left behind. A strange dream prompts her to begin asking questions: Why do the creatures we love have to die, and where do we go when we die? How come life works this way? With the wisdom of the cat to guide her, the little bunny learns that missing someone is a way of keeping them close. And together they discover that the big bunny is a part of everything around them -- the grass, the air, the leaves -- for the world is a garden of creatures.

With its meditative text, endearing illustrations and life-affirming message, A Garden of Creatures reveals how the interconnectedness of nature and the sweetness of friendship can be a warm embrace even in the darkest times.

Product details

• Authors: Sheila Heti, Esmé Shapiro
• Assisted by: Esmé Shapiro (Illustration)
• Publisher: Tundra Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.05.2022
• EAN: 9780735268814
• ISBN: 978-0-7352-6881-4
• Dimensions: 252 mm x 260 mm x 10 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Mammals, Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rodents and rabbits