{"product_id":"solitary-animals-introverts-of-the-wild-hardcover","title":"Solitary Animals: Introverts of the Wild - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoshua David Stein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDominique Ramsey\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the beauty and strength of solitude with this poetic observation of the animal kingdom and those who move through it on their very own.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThat silvery cloud swimming in the sea is actually a school of fish. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThat splash and crash is a pod of whales, sounding.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBehold, a fever of stingrays gliding by.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut what do you call a group of octopuses?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA tangle of octopuses? A chandelier of octopuses? A multipus of octopuses? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo, octopuses prefer to be alone. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe octopus is a solitary animal.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis lyrical, nonfiction text honors animals who live in solitude, in contrast to others who live in groups. Against a backdrop of the specific names of various animal tribes (\u003ci\u003ea parade of elephants, a tower of giraffes, a dazzle of zebras\u003c\/i\u003e), Stein shines a spotlight on those animals who go through life on their own. With nature at his back, Stein invites readers to draw strength and comfort from the behaviors of fellow animals. Perfect for children who are introverted or tend to be alone, and their parents...as well as \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e children, who will be encouraged to respect the \"natural\" choices of their peers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoshua David Stein\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, editor, and podcast host in New York City. He is the editor-at-large at Fatherly and host of The Fatherly Podcast. He is the author of multiple adult books, including \u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Beer\u003c\/i\u003e (Phaidon), \u003ci\u003eEpicurean Journeys \u003c\/i\u003e(Rizzoli), the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eTo Me He Was Just Dad\u003c\/i\u003e (Artisan), as well as the co-author of \u003ci\u003eNotes from a Young Black Chef\u003c\/i\u003e (Knopf). He has also written several children's books, including \u003ci\u003eCan I Eat That?\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBrick, Who Found Herself in Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Ball Book\u003c\/i\u003e (all Phaidon); and most recently \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Alphabet \u003c\/i\u003e(Rise x Penguin Workshop). He recently founded The Band Books, a band that performs children's books to music. A longtime media fixture, Stein has been the editor-in-chief of \u003ci\u003eBlackBook \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, the editor at \u003ci\u003eBlack Ink\u003c\/i\u003e, a senior editor at \u003ci\u003eDepartures\u003c\/i\u003e, the senior editor of \u003ci\u003eEater\u003c\/i\u003e, and the editor-at-large at\u003ci\u003e Out \u003c\/i\u003emagazine and \u003ci\u003eTasting Table\u003c\/i\u003e. He is currently a contributing editor at \u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e. Stein lives in Brooklyn with his two young sons. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDominique Ramsey\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance illustrator from Atlanta, Georgia, who has a passion for telling stories about animals, nature, and the whimsical-mysteries things in life. Her inspiration comes from animation, video games, music, and children's books that have an animal focus, including the Warrior Cats\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebook series and the Pokémon game franchise. Her inspiration also comes from animals themselves, the spiritual connection they have, their relationship with people, and what they mean to different cultures. Dominique strives for uniqueness, using bright colors, bold lines, shapes, and patterns that can excite and capture the viewer's eye. Her work focuses heavily on symbolism, where she explores themes such as mystery, culture, identity, and the subconscious mind. Her work has been acknowledged by \u003ci\u003e3x3\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, Society of Illustrators, and \u003ci\u003eCreative Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e. She received her BFA in illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2020.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.1 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 08, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767352721696,"sku":"9780593384435","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c9cfbf8a56b475633c3aadf460ef6a79.webp?v=1780309734","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/solitary-animals-introverts-of-the-wild-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}