How to Be a Good Creature

A warm, reflective collection of true stories, How to Be a Good Creature traces Sy Montgomery’s encounters with animals—from dogs and pigs to octopuses and emus—each offering its own quiet lesson.

Blending memoir with observation, the book explores connection, empathy, and what it means to live with attention and care, revealing how relationships with animals can reshape the way we understand ourselves and the world around us.