What if the animals around you had something to say?

Hidden Messages of Everyday Animals explores the quiet meaning behind often-overlooked wildlife — from flies and squirrels to pigeons, bees, and foxes. Based on real encounters and personal reflection, each animal invites you to pause, observe, and connect.

With 33 accessible messages — paired with the author’s own photography, transformed into soft, painting-like visuals — each page is part of a larger tapestry. Together, the words and images offer gentle insight, emotional grounding, and a reconnection with the wild around us (and within). Querine van Grinsven weaves together symbolic meaning, natural history, and folklore from around the world — offering you a multi-layered, immersive way to see each animal.

You’ll also find a unique bonus section that helps you distinguish between lookalike animals — such as frog vs. toad or pigeon vs. dove — deepening both your understanding and appreciation.

Querine van Grinsven writes with warmth, clarity, and intuitive wisdom — perfect for anyone who’s ever paused at the presence of an animal and wondered: What does this mean?

This is not a textbook or spiritual manual — it’s a quiet companion for the curious, the intuitive, and the quietly wild at heart.