The Boy and the Mountain

I thought that this was a book with some really nice illustrations.The illustrations were nice, bright an clear and that it what I look for in a book as a mum.The book was easy to read and follow and it had a nice flow to it.I read the book with my daughter and she was a fan.It is 4 stars from me for this one – highly recommended!

This is the story of a boy who loves a mountain and wants to draw it. He tries but isn't happy with his drawing. He decides that he needs a closer look, so he sets off to climb the mountain. He draws the things he encounters along the way. When he gets to the peak of the mountain, he is surprised at how easy and quick the journey was and how much he enjoyed it. He goes home contented and is happy with his drawing. I truly enjoyed this adorable book, which shows us that getting out there and enjoying the world makes for a journey that enriches your life. Sitting at home and looking at things from your window isn't really experiencing life and the things in the world. I loved the illustrations and the animals were adorable. I'd happily add this to my classroom library!

A little boy is fascinated by the mountain he can see in the distance from his home. He tries several times to draw it, but despite all his attempts, the drawing never quite comes out right. He finally decides to go on an adventure to the mountain and, along the way, finds out what's been missing from his drawings.This is a gentle, sweet tale about friendship and what makes things precious to us. The message is very subtle, so this would probably be best as a one-on-one read with an adult reading partner who can ask questions to guide young readers to the main idea of the story. The art is appealing and full of fun little details to discover. It also lends itself naturally to having kids try to make their own versions of the drawings. This would be a nice quiet time read for pre-K and early elementary children.Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

The Boy and the Mountain is written by Mario Bellini and Marianna Coppo, two avid hikers residing in Italy. The story follows a boy who tries to draw his beloved window-view mountain, but finds that something is always missing. He goes on an adventure to try to capture it's beauty, meeting multiple friends along the way.As a hiker myself, this book immediately caught my attention. This book will make you smile the entire time reading it to and with your children. The artwork is adorable, making me want my kid's room's walls covered with it. The authors did a wonderful job of crafting a sweet story that is appropriate for it's age group of 3 - 7 years old. It will definitely spark an interest in exploring and drawing nature, making it a book that I would like to use as a reading field trip for my toddler once it is available to purchase.