"The New York Times-bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of The Friend brings her singular voice to a story about the meaning of life and death, and the value of companionship. A woman describes a series of encounters she has with various people in the ordinary course of her life: an ex she runs into by chance at a public forum, an Airbnb owner unsure how to interact with her guests, a stranger who seeks help comforting his elderly mother,...

"It's early morning at the cabin. A girl tucks her honeybee good luck charm in her pocket and sets out to catch fish for everyone's breakfast. She can smell the pine trees, hear the birds, and see the squirrels. But when her line snaps taut and a fish is right on the rock with her, gasping for air, her excitement turns into concern"-- Provided by publisher.

When a blizzard leaves a family housebound one Hanukkah, they share what little food they have with some starving animals who later return the favor.

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text follow a little monk, Bu, as he walks through a park, teaching the children there about insects and why one should have compassion for them.

Illustrations and rhythmic text encourage the reader to relish and pass along smiles, chuckles, and joy.