{"product_id":"billy-and-rose-forever-friends-isbn-9781536235142","title":"Billy and Rose: Forever Friends","description":"\u003cb\u003eBilly and Rose, friends with different ideas, always end up coming together in these charming stories from masterful creators Amy Hest and Kady MacDonald Denton.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest friends Billy and Rose, an industrious sheep and a laid-back pig, sometimes see things differently. When they play catch, Rose insists that Billy  throws too high, and he counters that she throws too low. While Rose thinks washing clothes is the world's biggest chore, Billy contends that playing the cello holds that distinction. Still, these endearing friends always find a way to work things out: What if Billy plays a cello serenade for Rose while she does her laundry? After all, what they really want is to be together. These four sweet stories by beloved children's author Amy Hest are filled with gentle wit and enhanced by Kady MacDonald Denton's delightfully expressive illustrations.The stories quietly model ways of dealing with disagreement. . . Gentle words and calming illustrations subtly provide strong examples of conflict resolution.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcross four likable Frog and Toad–style stories, Hest celebrates the camaraderie of barnyard pals Billy and Rose. . .  Genuine-sounding rapport articulates the kindness at the heart of any partnership, while MacDonald Denton’s pale watercolor and ink illustrations add a layer of liveliness via expressively wrought figures; together, the duo embodies the way a best bud can both challenge and inspire.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBilly, a goat, and Rose, a pig, are friends who live on neighboring farms. In four short stories, the two work their way through small conflicts in satisfying ways. . . . The cozy words and pictures have an old-fashioned sensibility. . . Denton’s lively watercolor and ink illustrations are filled with movement, and the characters’ exuberance bursts off the page. . . this short chapter book has a friendly, approachable design for new readers.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cb\u003eAmy Hest \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Summer We Found the Baby\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRemembering Mrs. Rossi\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLetters to Leo\u003c\/i\u003e. She 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\u003e Amy Hest lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKady MacDonald Denton\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of many books for children, including 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":46303901548773,"sku":"NP9781536235142","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536235142.jpg?v=1767722620","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/billy-and-rose-forever-friends-isbn-9781536235142","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}