{"product_id":"billy-and-rose-just-the-way-they-are-isbn-9781536214208","title":"Billy and Rose: Just the Way They Are","description":"\u003cb\u003eBilly and Rose are back—and prone to serious discussion—in four charming stories about the ups and downs of negotiating friendship. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe diligent sheep and the mellow pig who debuted in \u003ci\u003eBilly and Rose: Forever Friends\u003c\/i\u003e 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.Beginning readers who enjoyed Billy and Rose: Forever Friends (2022) will welcome this equally charming sequel. Written with the simplicity of empathy, it makes the point that friends may not agree on everything, as long as they care about each other. Denton's gentle ink-and-watercolor illustrations portray Billy and Rose with soft, spring colors and the graceful, expressive positions and movements of dancers. A beguiling choice for beginning readers.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGentle words and fluid watercolor-and-ink illustrations remind readers how special friendship is. . . . Patterns within the stories will help early readers break into reading. . . but what stands out is how Billy and Rose clearly and calmly verbalize their opinions and model sharing, compromise, acceptance, and respecting individual differences. . . . A treasure trove of social-emotional skills.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharming illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to ‘Billy \u0026amp; Rose: Just the Way They Are’ — a delightful story of friendship and how differences are not a barrier to getting along with one another.\u003cbr\u003e—The Reading Eagle\u003cb\u003eAmy Hest \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eBilly and Rose: Forever Friends\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Summer We Found the Baby\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRemembering Mrs. Rossi\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLetters to Leo. \u003c\/i\u003eShe is also the author of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eKiss Good Night\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhen Jessie Came Across the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOn the Night of the Shooting Star\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBuster and the Baby\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAre You Sure, Mother Bear? \u003c\/i\u003eAmy Hest lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKady MacDonald Denton\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of numerous books for children, including \u003ci\u003eBilly and Rose: Forever Friends\u003c\/i\u003e, the Bear and Mouse books by Bonny Becker, and \u003ci\u003eTwo Homes\u003c\/i\u003e by Claire Masurel. Kady MacDonald Denton lives in Ontario.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305016053989,"sku":"NP9781536214208","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536214208.jpg?v=1767722622","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/billy-and-rose-just-the-way-they-are-isbn-9781536214208","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}