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Billy and Rose
Billy and Rose: Just the Way They Are: Candlewick Sparks
Billy and Rose are back—and prone to serious discussion—in four charming stories about the ups and downs of negotiating friendship.
The diligent sheep and the mellow pig who debuted in Billy and Rose: Forever Friends are back—and they have strong opinions! Even best friends can disagree, whether the topic is books (tall blue books versus fat red ones), rain (will it or won’t it?), the perils of a bad hair day (should Rose concur that Billy is having one?), or the incendiary question of which flavor of cupcake is best. Sharing—books and a purple umbrella, compliments and cupcakes (two flavors)—is the very antidote to seriousness in this second set of four witty stories to feature the endearing pair. Kady MacDonald Denton’s warm and spirited illustrations complement Amy Hest’s gentle study of friends as they debate the important issues of the day—and reap the rewards of compromise.
The diligent sheep and the mellow pig who debuted in Billy and Rose: Forever Friends are back—and they have strong opinions! Even best friends can disagree, whether the topic is books (tall blue books versus fat red ones), rain (will it or won’t it?), the perils of a bad hair day (should Rose concur that Billy is having one?), or the incendiary question of which flavor of cupcake is best. Sharing—books and a purple umbrella, compliments and cupcakes (two flavors)—is the very antidote to seriousness in this second set of four witty stories to feature the endearing pair. Kady MacDonald Denton’s warm and spirited illustrations complement Amy Hest’s gentle study of friends as they debate the important issues of the day—and reap the rewards of compromise.
- GenresFriendship
48 pages, Paperback
Published April 30, 2024
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Amy Hest
108 books90 followersAmy Hest is a three-time winner of the Christopher Medal and winner of the BOSTON GLOBE-HORN BOOK Award. She lives in New York City.
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
April 14, 2024
4 stars
I read a digital copy courtesy of the publisher and Edelweiss.
Billy and Rose are best friends who like each other just the way they are. In four short vignettes, the friends read together, walk in the rain under a purple umbrella, have big thoughts about cupcakes, and appreciate one another, even if Billy is having a bad hair day. Soft illustrations reflect the gentleness of the friends and their stories.
I read a digital copy courtesy of the publisher and Edelweiss.
Billy and Rose are best friends who like each other just the way they are. In four short vignettes, the friends read together, walk in the rain under a purple umbrella, have big thoughts about cupcakes, and appreciate one another, even if Billy is having a bad hair day. Soft illustrations reflect the gentleness of the friends and their stories.
May 28, 2024
Billy & Rose are two best buds who seem to like to debate things. I used this to introduce the concept of opinion to my first graders and they really connected with. We really enjoyed reading this and I think it would be great for a beginning reader. Recommended for ages 5-9 by the SEPA School Library Book Reviewers
January 29, 2024
Beginning chapter book for lower elementary level readers.
Billy and Rose return with four new chapters about their friendship. Easy to follow text for younger readers. The characters learn about friendship and making compromises.
Billy and Rose return with four new chapters about their friendship. Easy to follow text for younger readers. The characters learn about friendship and making compromises.
January 25, 2024
The cupcake story was my favorite.
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