Children's Fiction Self-esteem & Self-reliance
Billie and Bean in the Mountains
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2024
- Category
- Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Winter Sports, New Experience
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 5
- Recommended Grade
- p to k
- Recommended Reading age
- 3 to 5
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459841161
- Publish Date
- Oct 2024
- List Price
- $17.99
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Description
Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story reminds us that, with resilience and courage, we can find our own way through something new and scary.
Billie liked visiting the mountains when she could be pulled in a sled, but Mom says she’s big enough to try ski lessons instead this time. Billie doesn’t like going fast and finds the hill too steep. When she notices a poster for dogsledding, Billie decides she and her dog, Bean, can make their own fun on the slopes. But when Bean is startled by some falling snow, Billie is left all alone in the cold. Finding her courage and staying calm, Billie realizes she wasn't as alone as she thought and finds her way to Bean and Mom.
About the authors
Julia Hansson is a children's book author and illustrator from Stockholm. She studied at Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm and Tama Art University in Tokyo. She currently lives in Japan, where she has spent many years studying both illustration and the Japanese language. She is the author of Billie and Bean at the Beach and Billie and Bean in the City.
B.J. Woodstein is a Swedish-to-English translator, writer and editor, as well as an honorary professor of literature and translation at the University of East Anglia. She enjoyed telling her daughters all the ant facts she learned while translating this book and now has a newfound respect for ants. B.J. lives in Norwich, England, with her wife and daughters.
Editorial Reviews
“Colorfully detailed pencil-and-watercolor illustrations contain engaging detail, and little ones will enjoy looking for that glowing creature elsewhere in the scenes. Incorporating low-stakes drama, relatable experiences, and a touch of wonder, this ultimately reassuring story sympathetically portrays how facing fears and persevering through challenges isn’t always easy but can lead to unexpected positive experiences, not to mention fun.”
Booklist
“Captures the uncertainties and triumphs of childhood, all of which may seem small to adults but are larger-than-life to youngsters. The crisp yet gentle illustrations make terrific use of color and perspective. Another just-right adventure with this appealing duo, sure to reassure and embolden the very young.”
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