Name: A Good Place
ISBN: 9781536235968

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Small Habitats, Big Questions

A gentle story makes room for wildlife—and asks what makes a place safe to live.

Come here for

Four tiny creatures, each drawn to a different natural feature
A child-friendly glimpse of urban wildlife and habitat

Expect

An inviting story with bold artwork
A quiet lesson in making space for nature

Book Details

Authors: Lucy Cousins
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: May 13, 2025
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Environment & Conservation · JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Flowers & Plants
Reading lane: Environment & Conservation

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Bugs & Insects
Environment & Conservation
Green Living & Recycling

About This Book

“Conveys a very important lesson on ecosystem preservation nestled within an engaging story. . . .This is spring story time perfection.” — School Library Journal (starred review) Bee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly are looking for somewhere to live. And each has a different want: Bee loves flowers, Ladybug prefers leaves, Beetle is fond of dead wood, and Dragonfly likes ponds. But every time they find what seems like the perfect spot—with beautiful flowers, a tiny pond, some...

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“Conveys a very important lesson on ecosystem preservation nestled within an engaging story. . . .This is spring story time perfection.” — School Library Journal (starred review) Bee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly are looking for somewhere to live. And each has a different want: Bee loves flowers, Ladybug prefers leaves, Beetle is fond of dead wood, and Dragonfly likes ponds. But every time they find what seems like the perfect spot—with beautiful flowers, a tiny pond, some dead wood, or gorgeous green leaves—they discover it’s underfoot, near traffic, or otherwise not safe. Will these four friends ever find a good place? Lucy Cousins brings her bold artwork and endearing characters to an inviting story that leads to a dazzling conclusion, showing children that even in an urban environment, encouraging wildlife and natural ecosystems can create a healthy and beautiful habitat for all of us.