The jar menagerie - Hardcover
$25.90
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The jar menagerie - Hardcover
$25.90
by Monica Hope-Jones Babich (Author), C. S. Fritz (Illustrator)
Gold Medal - Moonbeam Children's Book Awards
Silver Medal - Nautilus Book Awards ("Better Books for a Better World")
A lyrical children's book with a beautiful, poignant message - perfect for families who love nature, poetry, and timeless picture books.
The Jar Menagerie tells the story of Will, a curious boy who loves to collect small creatures - bees, beetles, tadpoles, and more - and place them in jars to admire. But over the course of a single day, an expected mishap gently shifts his heart.
This is a poetic meditation on childhood curiosity, our connection to nature, and the timeless truth that you don't need to keep something to treasure it - that wonder grows greater when it's not contained.
Written in flowing verse and brought to life with captivating illustrations, The Jar Menagerie invites quiet reflection and emotional resonance for readers of all ages. It explores themes of compassion, presence, and freedom in a voice that echoes the classics.
Ideal for readers who cherish:
- Literary picture books with emotional depth
- Nature-themed children's books
- Rhyming stories that teach empathy and kindness
- Poetic bedtime stories for ages 4-8
- Montessori-aligned books about observation and care
- Read-alouds for parents and educators
"A gentle treasure. The language sings. A modern classic in the making."
Perfect for fans of:
The Lost Words, A Child's Garden of Verses, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Gruffalo, The Snail and the Whale, and The Pout-Pout Fish
Number of Pages: 34
Dimensions: 0.25 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: September 25, 2021
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