The Boy and the Mountain

A boy sets off to draw a mountain in this thoughtful exploration of art and the creative process. For fans of Hike by Pete Oswald.

A little boy, who is a keen artist, becomes obsessed with a mountain he can see from his house. One day, he tries to draw the mountain, but his drawing doesn't look anything like it, so he decides that he has to take a closer look. He sets off with his dog, drawing what he sees along the way, and making a growing collection of animal companions during his hike. But when he finally reaches the mountain, the boy makes a discovery about the importance of perspective and friendship which changes how he views the world around him.

Both a powerful exploration of art and a sweet ode to hiking, this picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Marianna Coppo and her partner, Mario Bellini, will inspire readers young and old to stop and take the time to appreciate both the world around them and others who inhabit it.

Author: Mario Bellini
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Published: 06/21/2022
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.10h x 7.90w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780735270251
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 05/13/2022
School Library Journal 06/17/2022 pg. 1