Up the Mountain Path

Written by Marianne Dubuc

A curious cat climbs a mountain, discovering the world and herself.

4.4 Goodreads · 922 ratings

70 pages· 831 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~360L

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Bookroo's summary

Every Sunday, Mrs. Badger climbs a mountain, collecting treasures and greeting friends. When she meets Lulu, a curious cat eager to see the world, they embark on a journey of discovery. As Lulu learns to appreciate nature and trust her instincts, she faces the challenge of continuing the climb alone when Mrs. Badger can no longer join her. Will Lulu find new paths and treasures on her own? This beautifully illustrated tale explores themes of love, friendship, and the courage to follow one's heart.

From the publisher

Publisher’s Weekly Best Books of 2018 in the picture book category Outstanding Merit, Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year A heartwarming and charming illustrated story that encourages a sense of exploration and adventure in young readers. Mrs. Badger, an avid collector and naturalist, lives in a house at the foot of a small mountain. Every Sunday, she takes the path from her garden to the mountain’s peak, greeting her friends along the way and collecting treasures she finds on the trail. One day she meets Lulu, a very small but curious cat, who wants to go with her to the top of the mountain. “What will we see up there?” Lulu asks. “The world,” Mrs. Badger replies. Despite being a little nervous, Lulu trusts Mrs. Badger and learns how to climb the trail and appreciate the natural world along the way. And when Mrs. Badger gets too weak to join Lulu for their weekly climb, Lulu continues to climb alone, eventually discovering new paths previously untaken and undiscovered. Rich in wisdom and beautifully illustrated, Up the Mountain Path offers a profound story full of lessons about love, friendship, generosity, and following one’s heart.

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