- Whimsical illustrations with visually appealing use of colors the scenery is a visual treat.
- A whimsical story about independence and how some journeys are meant to be faced alone.
- A thoughtful story that will encourage readers to walk into the future, unafraid, with hope and perseverance.
Lilly and Billy do everything together and cant imagine being apart. But when Billy wanders off, Lilly is left alone, distraught, to find her own path. As she listens to nature around her, she finds her way to the mountaintop where shes reunited with her friend. A whimsically illustrated tale of friendship, perseverance, and hope.Picture book, animal fantasy, story elements: setting: forest, plot and character development, Lilly & Billy, problem and solution, figurative language: metaphor, illustrations enhance meaning and tone, Comprehension strategies: make inferences, predict outcomes, make text to self connections and identify changes from beginning to end of the story. Theme: friendship, becoming independent, patience, determination, hope, people do not grow in comfort
