We Became Jaguars by Eggers, Dave

Revel in the breathtaking fantasticality of We Became Jaguars--a picture book from bestselling author Dave Eggers.

When Grandma comes to visit and a young boy's parents leave, the rules of the house--and the world--change: grandson and grandmother transform into jaguars Readers follow their journey into the undiscovered world of nature, experience true freedom, and lose themselves in an exhilarating adventure. After a day of playing, running, and climbing through sumptuous landscapes, the ending will leave you wondering what's real and what's imagined.

- A captivating, unusual story about a child and his grandmother
- Full of lush illustrations of the natural world
- Celebrates the power of love and storytelling

Breathtaking and bold, We Became Jaguars is sure to give readers beautiful dreams.

- Children's books for kids age 5-8
- Perfect for fans of Dave Eggers
- Great for environmentally conscious families

Author: Dave Eggers
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 03/30/2021
Pages: 44
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.90h x 10.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781452183930
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/04/2020 pg. 1
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 01/11/2021
Booklist 02/01/2021 pg. 58
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2021
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2021 pg. 56
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Dave Eggers is the author of many books, including Tomorrow Most Likely and Captain and the Glory. He is the cofounder of Voice of Witness, 826 National, and ScholarMatch, which connects donors and under-resourced students to make college possible. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Woodrow White is a painter based in Los Angeles, CA. He utilizes monsters, movies, and the practice of make-believe in his work to explore the layers of the human psyche.