Sanctuary

"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 honoring 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.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR SANCTUARY: "A look at the incredible healing power of compassion. A light touch on a deep subject intended to spur a new generation of animal rights activists." — Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR SANCTUARY: “Denos bears quiet witness to the lives of animals released from making food for humans. Quietly affecting . . . . This conversation-opening picture book foregrounds important messages of innate value and community care.” — Publishers WeeklyPRAISE FOR SANCTUARY: "A thoughtful picture book with a focus and intention to bring animal rights and autonomy into the consciousness of prereaders." — School Library JournalPRAISE FOR HERE AND NOW: "Readers will find themselves returning for a thoughtful moment again and again." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)PRAISE FOR STARCROSSED: “Author-illustrator Denos weaves a tale of celestial friendship full of wonder and discovery.” — Booklist (starred review)