Billie and Bean in the City

by Julia Hansson

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Pub Date May 16 2023 | Archive Date Mar 08 2023

Children's Fiction

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Description

Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story gently introduces the resilience and bravery that come with the first steps toward independence.

Billie is reading quietly in her apartment while her mom does laundry downstairs. But her impatient dog Bean wants to go outside. Billie has taken Bean outside before when mom was watching, so she decides to try taking Bean out by herself—just around the block. Billie and Bean enjoy the vibrant city street, but after stopping to pick a flower in the park, Billie becomes disoriented by the tall buildings and can't remember the way back to their building. As Billie begins to worry, Bean tugs on the leash in encouragement and Billie discovers that she's braver than she thought she could be.

If you want to go on more adventures with Billie and her energetic dog, look for Billie and Bean at the Beach, available now!

A Note From the Publisher

Julia Hansson is a children's book author and illustrator from Stockholm. She studied at Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm and Tama Art University in Tokyo. She currently lives in Japan, where she has spent many years studying both illustration and the Japanese language.

Julia Hansson is a children's book author and illustrator from Stockholm. She studied at Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm and Tama Art University in Tokyo. She...

Advance Praise

Praise for Billie and Bean at the Beach:

“A very realistic and relatable tale of childhood bravery…Well-suited to be read aloud, and for a group or class discussion on resilience and bravery, this accessible tale of courage is recommended.”
– School Library Journal

“A mix of playful and evocative elements...The emphasis on trying again after an unpleasant first experience is a useful one.”
– Booklist

“A pleasant story with a little hidden lesson about taking a second chance…Recommended.”
– CM Reviews

Praise for Billie and Bean at the Beach:

“A very realistic and relatable tale of childhood bravery…Well-suited to be read aloud, and for a group or class discussion on resilience and bravery, this...