Billy & Rose

Written by Amy Hest · Illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton

Book #2 in the Billy and Rose series

Can friendship survive debates over books, rain, and cupcakes?

3.8 Goodreads · 28 ratings

48 pages· 948 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD450L

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Bookroo's summary

Billy the sheep and Rose the pig navigate the complexities of friendship through lively debates. From book preferences to cupcake flavors, their discussions test their bond. Will they find common ground or let differences divide them? Discover how sharing and compromise become their secret to harmony in these delightful tales.

From the publisher

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.

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