BILLY AND THE BEAST
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Billy (whose big curly hair contains a multitude of useful things like doughnuts and crayons) and her monobrowed friend Fatcat are enjoying a delightful walk in the woods when they notice that the bunnies and mice have gone missing. When Billy and Fatcat are also kidnapped, it transpires that a hungry Beast is collecting ingredients for a terrible soup, and Fatcat will be on the menu unless Billy can persuade the Beast that his choice of forest creatures aren’t as delicious as he thinks ...
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"Cartoon artwork and expressive facial expressions make this a great read-aloud choice."
-- Mom Read It
"It is impossible not to immediately fall for Billy – she is brilliant, loyal, resourceful and even keeps snacks in her hair for her best friend Fat Cat. ... Full of adorable characters, humor, adventure, and shenanigans, this is one new release you are not going to want to miss!"
-- Picture Book Recommendations
"A fantastic and hilarious read-aloud, this story is sure to leave the readers wanting to read more about Billy and Fatcat’s other adventures."
-- Stories with Jojo
"You’ll definitely want to check out these fairytale-esque picture books featuring Billy, a quick-thinking and courageous heroine who finds ways to overcome all sorts of beasts. They’re the perfect balance of peril and humor."
--Shelves of Color
"Told with a whimsical touch, and illustrated with cartoon-like and colorful drawings reminiscent of classic animated shows... Billy’s story is one that will entertain young readers."
-- Children's LIterature Comprehensive Database
"We love that the author wrote a strong female figure as the hero of the story and her problem-solving skills are both genius and funny at the same time."
-- Across the Avenue “Swap Halloween Candy for a Book Boo Bag: A Spooktacular Idea!”
