We Became Jaguars

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, & lose themselves in an exhilarating adventure. After a day of playing, running, & climbing through sumptuous landscapes, the ending will leave you wondering what's real & what's imagined.• A captivating, unusual story about a child & his grandmother• Full of lush illustrations of the natural world• Celebrates the power of love & storytellingBreathtaking & 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°°°Dave Eggers is the author of many books, including The Circle, The Monk of Mokha, What is the What, A Hologram for the King, & The Lifters.He is founder of McSweeney’s, an independent publishing company based in San Francisco that produces books, a humor website, & a journal of new writing, McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern. McSweeney’s also publishes Voice of Witness, a nonprofit book series that uses oral history to illuminate human rights crises around the world.Eggers is the co-founder of 826 National, a network of youth writing & tutoring centers around the United States. Revel in the breathtaking strangeness of We Became Jaguars, a transformative picture book from Dave Eggers.

When Grandma comes to visit and a young boy's parents leave, the rules of the house—and the world—change: They transform into jaguars!

Readers follow their journey into the lush, undiscovered world of nature, experience true freedom, and lose themselves in the exhilarating power of pretending.

• From Dave Eggers, bestselling author of The Circle, Tomorrow Most Likely, and A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
• Filled with alluring illustrations
• Features Eggers's signature knack for the surreal

After a day of playing, running, and climbing through sumptuous landscapes, the ending will leave you wondering what’s real and what's make-believe.

Grandchildren, grandparents, teachers, and librarians alike will fall in love with this vivid celebration of imagination and the power of love to leave you forever altered.

• Gorgeous illustrations of animals, forests, and the natural world
• A celebration of the power of imagination, play, fiction, and storytelling
• Great for grandparents, as well as librarians, English and science teachers, and educators
• You'll love this book if you love books like The Antlered by Dashka Slater, Drawn Together by Minh Lê, and On a Magical Do-Nothing Day by Beatrice Alemagna. 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 When Grandma Comes To Visit, And His Parents Leave Them Alone, The Boy's Grandmother Encourages Him To Imitate A Jaguar, Until Completely Transformed They Venture Out Into The Night, Exploring The World From A New Perspective, And With A New Freedom--until It Is Difficult To Distinguish Imagination From Reality.