Mariona Cabassa

Key Selling Points Explores death as part of the animal kingdom, stars in space and through the human experience. Shows examples in nature of life beyond death such as a star becoming a red giant or a dead tree becoming the habitat for other organisms. Explores how animals and humans have developed ways to survive in the face of predators and diseases. Examines human and animal funerals, grieving processes and how humans have used mythology to try to explain death.
Each spread covers a different topic related to death and is accompanied by bright, dynamic illustrations by Mariona Cabassa that give the book a colorful and whimsical tone that is not scary.