The Council of Animals Author:Nick McDonell, Steven Tabbutt (Illustrator) A captivating fable for humans of all ages -- dreamers and cynics alike -- who believe (if nothing else) in the power of timeless storytelling. — “‘Now,’ continued the cat, ‘there is nothing more difficult than changing an animal’s mind. But I will say, in case I can change yours: humans are more useful to us outside... more » our bellies than in.’”
Perhaps.
After The Calamity, the animals thought the humans had managed to do themselves in. But, it turns out, a few are cowering in makeshift villages. So the animals -- among them a cat, a dog, a crow, a baboon, a horse, and a bear -- have convened to debate whether to help the last human stragglers . . . or to eat them.« less