All The Animals Where I Live

"Moving at a pace that could be described as “the opposite of Twitter,” Philip C. Stead’s engaging book is quiet but thought-provoking. As the narrative floats gently from animal to animal, it lingers just long enough in places to consider a number of issues: country vs. city life, a beloved grandmother (including a touching reverie about what kind of animal she would have been), and how we mark the steady passage of time. A welcome breath of fresh air – I actually felt my blood pressure go down while sinking into this book. (For ages 4 to 8)"