The Little Book of Axolotl Wisdom: Live Your Life Like the World's Weirdest, Cutest Salamander

by Jessica Allen

Overview

Get inspired by the axolotl, aka the Mexican Water Monster, and discover what they can teach us about living life to the fullest in this adorably profound book of amphibian affirmations!

For everyone who has had a sloth phase, an alpaca phase, a llama phase, or any other fascination with a certain kind of animal, welcome to your newest obsession: axolotls! Axolotls are arguably the most delightful salamanders on planet Earth. But besides their lovable faces and cute coloring, axolotls are seriously awesome amphibians that can teach us a lot about how to live life uniquely and successfully. From fighting extinction (axolotls are critically endangered) to regenerating limbs, gills, and even brains, these critters are the definition of inspirational! The Little Book of Axolotl Wisdom is the perfect gift book for axolotl fanatics as well as any animal lover.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646044177
Publisher:	Ulysses Press
Publication date:	12/06/2022
Series:	Fun Gifts for Animal Lovers
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	907,932
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Jessica Allen has written for The Boston Globe, CNN, The Independent, McSweeney’s, Mental Floss, The Washington Post, Writer’s Digest, and many other publications. Based in New York City, she’s swum with humpback whales in the South Pacific and chased after chimpanzees in Uganda, fed elephants in Laos and sung along with howler monkeys in Nicaragua. But her favorite animal encounter, by far, is hanging out with her husband and son.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Axolotl Axioms

1 Remember That You Are a Miracle 14

2 Be a Wooper Looper 17

3 Know Your Roots 20

4 Believe Science 23

5 Breathe Better 26

6 Know Your Needs 29

7 Underreact 32

8 Kill Your Inner Critic 35

9 Stay Hydrated 38

10 Nurture Awe 41

11 Get Good Sleep 44

12 Harness Your Growth Factor 47

13 Own Your Hard 50

14 Fact-Check Your Feelings 53

15 Watch Out for Thought Worms 56

16 Keep Grinning 59

17 Find Your Crew 62

18 Give Generously 65

19 Broaden Your Mind 68

20 Up Your Conversation Game 71

21 Keep Choosing Your Partner 74

22 Set Boundaries 77

23 Bloom Where You're Planted 80

24 Have a Hobby 83

25 Pick a Cause 86

26 Rely on Rituals 89

27 Take Care of Your Space 92

28 Adore the Boring 95

29 Organize Your Life 98

30 Stay Young 101

31 Slow Down 104

Be More Axolotl 107

Culture 107

Famous Axolotls 109

Activities 110

Be an Axolotl (Pet) Parent 111

Quotes 114

Final Thoughts 116

Works Cited 118

More Resources 125

Acknowledgments 127

About the Author 128