Praise for The Book of Turtles: "Smartly pairing two experts in wildlife portrayal, this one is not to be missed. Splendid." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for The Book of Turtles: "Montgomery and Patterson astonish with this fact-driven turtle tribute. Realistic, almost photographic, acrylic paintings capture diverse turtle species. Every page is an authoritative delight in this conservation-minded ode poised to turn anyone into a turtle lover." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for The Book of Turtles: "In this inviting book, Montgomery introduces turtles with facts, observations, and an irrepressible admiration for the critters as well as a knack for seeing things from their perspective. A beautiful, informative introduction to turtles." -- Booklist (starred review) Praise for The Book of Turtles: "Acclaimed science writer Montgomery introduces turtles to young readers.

[A] pattern, consisting of short, informative paragraphs written in Montgomery's easy journalistic style and accompanied by a detailed acrylic-paint illustration complementing the text, continues throughout. Fascinating." -- Horn Book (starred review) Praise for Becoming a Good Creature: "Full of conviction, wisdom, and essential truths." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for How To Be A Good Creature: "A rare jewel, full of empathy and the profound wisdom Sy has received from animals she has loved over her extraordinary lifetime. This sweet book is a triumphant masterpiece that I'm recommending to everyone." -- Stacey O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author Praise for The Octopus Scientists: "Through sharply crafted text, Montgomery shares her enthusiasm with readers, and Ellenbogen's vibrant color photos allow a crystalline window into a very special environment.Another enticing entry in a series devoted to highlighting enthusiastic scientists hard at work in the fields they love." -- School Library Journal (starred review).