"Together, they turn the pages of their books.
Together, one by one, they look at all the
pictures in two best books. Again and
again and again.
And they never run out of stories."
This is the second time readers will be meeting with friends Billy and Rose. Their four encounters revolve around friendship, and how fraught with little disagreements it can be. The specific situations are gently handled in 'serious' discussions about books, rain, hair and cupcakes. The two see themselves as friends; they have some difficulty agreeing about the subjects considered here.
Billy, the sheep, prefers fat red books while Rose, the pig, contends that tall blue books are the only way to go. Sad when the reading is done, they find a way to make the joy of reading their best books last for a much longer time. While the two have differing opinions about the chance of rain and the need for an umbrella, it turns out that, more than anything, they just want to walk in the rain together under Rose's purple umbrella. When the conversation turns to hair, Billy is concerned about his bad hair day. Rose's response to that concern is not what he is anticipating. Being honest with his friend about his feelings results in just what Billy was hoping to hear. Finally, the best choice for birthday cupcakes might be the last straw. There is absolutely no compromise, and the two walk away from each other. It takes some time and careful thought to find a way back.
Kady's warm, familiar, and spunky watercolors are the perfect complement to this look at true friendship and its ups and downs.
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