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Sanctuary

A Home for Rescued Farm Animals
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Sanctuary by Julia Denos is a charming children's book that follows the journey of a young girl seeking a safe haven amidst the bustle of city life. This beautifully illustrated tale captures the wonder of finding peace and solitude in unexpected places. It encourages readers to appreciate the small, serene moments around them.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful book if you love stories about self-discovery and personal growth. Through gentle words and enchanting illustrations, it explores the concept of finding peace and happiness within oneself, making it a warm and inspiring read for children and adults alike.

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"Accessible to the youngest readers, this picture book celebrates compassion for all creatures by protecting animals instead of exploiting them"--

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"A look at the incredible healing power of compassion." Kirkus

Julia Denos lovingly illustrates a thoughtful, poetic text about protecting farm animals instead of exploiting them. Accessible to the youngest readers, this picture book gently celebrates compassion for all creatures. Perfect for fans of Becoming a Good Creature and Tiny, Perfect Things.

Where do you feel safe and seen?

When can you be yourself?

What about the animals who share our planet?

These questions are explored in this gentle celebration of what it means to care for and respect creatures of all kinds. Poetic text and gorgeous, joyful art show us how we can protect animals by honouring and advocating for their lives.

Accessible to the youngest readers, Sanctuary invites us to open our hearts wide to create a more loving and more compassionate world—for all.

  • A great conversation starter about how to move to a plant-based diet.
  • Perfect for animal lovers.
  • Joyful, gorgeous artwork of beloved farmyard animals.
  • Includes thoughtful note from the author.
  • Don’t miss other titles by Julia Denos such as Here and Now and Starcrossed.

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Sanctuary by Julia Denos is praised for its depiction of compassion and its ability to open up conversations about animal rights. Reviews highlight its quiet but powerful storytelling, focusing on animals' lives beyond their service to humans, promoting a message of community care and empathy. The book aims to instil a sense of responsibility towards animal rights in young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358205432

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Clarion Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Julia Denos

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 40

About the Author

The hardest question for Julia Denos to answer is "What is your favorite color" She has illustrated several children's books, including Just Being Audrey by Margaret Cardillo, I Had a Favorite Dress by Boni Ashburn, Dotty by Erica S. Perl, Grandma's Gloves by Cecil Castellucci, and Letters to Leo by Amy Hest. This is the first book she has written and illustrated. Julia lives in Boston. The hardest question for Julia Denos to answer is "What is your favorite color" She has illustrated several children's books, including Just Being Audrey by Margaret Cardillo, I Had a Favorite Dress by Boni Ashburn, Dotty by Erica S. Perl, Grandma's Gloves by Cecil Castellucci, and Letters to Leo by Amy Hest. This is the first book she has written and illustrated. Julia lives in Boston.

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