How To Be A Good Creature: Sy Montgomery

In this warm and restorative memoir, acclaimed naturalist and adventurer Sy Montgomery explores the transformative power of connecting with other species. Through encounters with thirteen remarkable animals—from tarantulas and octopuses to dogs, pigs, and tigers—Montgomery shares the lessons, friendships, and unexpected wisdom each creature brought into her life.

Every chapter becomes a doorway: to curiosity, empathy, grief, forgiveness, and the profound ways we shape one another across species lines. Whether she’s trekking through Cambodian rainforests, diving into the world of cephalopods, or sitting quietly with a beloved rescue, Sy reveals how deeply animals can change us—and how much more fully human we become when we pay attention.

Gentle, insightful, and beautifully illustrated, How to Be a Good Creature invites readers into a life shaped by wonder. It’s a perfect companion for nature lovers, animal advocates, and anyone seeking connection, healing, or a reminder that the world is full of teachers if we’re willing to look.

Format: Hardcover
Genre: Memoir / Nature Writing / Animals
Perfect for: Animal lovers, introspective readers, gifting, book clubs, and fans of nature-centered storytelling.