![]() ![]() Some are downright cloying and I sort of tend to run to the other, Edmund Gorey. I seem to be reading an increasing number of picture books, many of which fit the "adorable" category. The "circle of life" referred to here includes death, and speaks to the food chain, so is not for 1) little children, let's get that out of the way right off the bat 2) for people who don't like to consider that eating meat also involves killing them 3) people who think cats are "bad" and can be reformed when they drag dead or dying birds to your doorstep 4) those who like to watch Animal Kingdom, but wish they would cut away every time a hyena kills an antelope. I got this from the library because of Karen's review, which you should check out now, but I warn you, it will show cute little animals. "Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter"-Zimbabwean proverb The Adorable Circle of Life Adult Coloring Book ![]() There’s a giveaway for this book going on right now! so try your luck! Leaving aside the redundancy of “a bird of bad moral character,” this may be a comfort to those of you questioning that which currently represents our country.īenjamin franklin promises it gets better. ”For my own part, I wish the bald eagle had not been chosen the representative of our country. however, there are exceptions, including this one that shows that benjamin franklin sure knew what was what: bluebird of greediness:Įach adorable attack is accompanied by a quote or passage, usually focused on the majesty of the predator in the relationship. There are 30 different meals on the menu, listed in the appendix alongside greg’s favorite picture:Īnd who’s just waiting in the wings for one giant meal. I live to nourish others! for the glory of shark week! It helps to realize just how happy these creatures are to be fulfilling their role in the predator/prey interaction: I also support all the cutie-mammals getting nommed: I’m not being more lenient this time on the grounds that birds are asking for it, because although many birds do get eaten here: enough to forgive the kitty-munching raccoon, seen here making better choices: cute should never devour cute! and yet, this book is wholly composed of cute devouring cute, and i’m completely on board. Welcome to the seething mass of contradictions that is me!! i just had my heart broken after reading Call of the Cats: What I Learned about Life and Love from a Feral Colony because the idea of raccoons eating cats was too unfair to accept. Grrrrr - nature's fierce determination!!! ![]() So rather than turning away from nature, let’s celebrate all the animals who complete The Adorable Circle of Life. I mean, it’s not their fault they were made this way! They’re just living off of instincts, doing what comes naturally to them. It’s time to give theses predators a break! Because, in the end, both predators and their prey play a role. ![]() Including famous quotes from history that give context to these disturbingly cute illustrations, Alex Solis shares his sense of humor while giving readers a way to enjoy the darkest parts of life with a smile. Just think about the last time you had to hunt for food while hangry. But what about their predators who are working hard for their meal? Capturing their prey is a life-or-death game. Maybe even an adorable one.Įveryone has compassion for the cute bunny or lamb. Sure, they prey on helpless animals that never stand a chance, but behind those jagged teeth, powerful jaws, and razor-sharp claws, every predator has a softer side. ![]()
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