Book of Beasts

A Graphic Novel Adventure Deep in the Magic of the Woodland This graphic novel shows how our lives can be transformed when we explore what nature has to offer. Book of Beasts is the story a young girl named Poppy, who, like most young people, is completely mesmerized by her phone screen. While looking for her runaway dog in the nearby woods, she encounters a young man named Rob, who spends his free time not looking at a glowing screen, but exploring nature and drawing what he observes in his “Book of Beasts.” Poppy’s life expands and enriches as she understands the wonders of nature when she really sits still and pays attention in its midst. Book of Beasts is a story: · of a girl’s chance meeting with a mysterious animal tracker · of adventure… of friendship… and facing fears · about finding enchantment by listening and watching, in a world that’s watching you · featuring the beautiful drawings of Kengo, a talented artist who conveys the shadow and light of learning about the wonders of the real world