PRAISE FOR WHAT SHEEP THINK ABOUT THE WEATHER

‘Compelling, original and surprisingly introspective, What Sheep Think About the Weather simultaneously uncovers the animal in us and the human in animals.’

—Hannah Bourne-Taylor, author of Nature Needs You

‘Blend the lively, buoyant writing of an award-winning non-scientist with a boatload of direct experiences with animals, and you have this book. I found it both illuminating and entertaining from start to finish.’

– Jonathan Balcombe, New York Times bestselling author of Super Fly and What a Fish Knows

‘A sweet and sometimes sad journey into the natural world beyond humanity. This is for naturalists, birders, pet owners, and anyone who interacts with animals or would like to.’

—Library Journal

‘A refreshingly open-minded and wide-ranging book that seeks to bridge the gulf that all too often separates us from our fellow creatures. It movingly reveals how much they have to tell us - if only we are willing to slow down and listen to them properly.’

—David Barrie, author of Incredible Journeys: Exploring the Wonders of Animal Navigation

‘A must-read for anyone interested in how animals talk with one another and with us. Thomas steers us from our human-centric view of other animals – domestic and wild, big and small. This book will open all your senses. Awe-inspiring, important, and timely.’

– Marc Bekoff, PhD, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy –and Why They Matter

‘Every single page of this marvellous book will challenge you, even enchant you. With intellectual thrills in spades, it’s a delight to read. I cannot recommend it enough!’

– Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, author of When Elephants Weep

‘Amelia Thomas is a powerful storyteller and has hit it out of the park in this contemporary anthology of our relationship with animals. From cuttlefish to cows, this brilliantly written and emotionally charged page-turner is a masterpiece and masterclass for all animals – human and non-human. This is the book animal lovers everywhere have been waiting for.’

– Pilley Bianchi, author of For the Love of Dog: The Ultimate Relationship Guide and co-teacher of Chaser, known as ‘the smartest dog in the world’

‘A comprehensive yet conversational book that effortlessly illuminates the possibilities of human-animal communication.... Ideal for fans of classic animal writings (e.g., Gerald Durrell and James Herriot), What Sheep Think About the Weather also recalls popular science writers including Temple Grandin, Sy Montgomery, and Ed Yong. The message has never been more important.’

—Rebecca Foster, Maximum Shelf from Shelf Awareness

‘A wonderfully engaging, original and thought-provoking book. It should be compulsory reading for anyone who keeps a pet, works with animals or makes policy about animal welfare.’ 

–Sally Coulthard, author of A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects

‘An inspiring display of empathy.’

— Publisher's Weekly