{"product_id":"the-boy-and-the-mountain-hardcover","title":"The Boy and the Mountain - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMario Bellini\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarianna Coppo\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA boy sets off to draw a mountain in this thoughtful exploration of art and the creative process. For fans of \u003ci\u003eHike\u003c\/i\u003e by Pete Oswald.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBoth 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARIANNA COPPO\u003c\/b\u003e and her partner \u003cb\u003eMARIO BELLINI\u003c\/b\u003e are avid hikers who reside in Rome, Italy. Marianna is an author and illustrator who studied editorial illustration at MiMaster in Milan and now focuses on freelance illustration. Her debut picture book, \u003ci\u003ePetra\u003c\/i\u003e, received starred reviews from \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She is also the creator of \u003ci\u003eRay\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e A Very Late Story, Such a Good Boy\u003c\/i\u003e and, with author Daisy Bird, \u003ci\u003eWhose Poo?\u003c\/i\u003e. Her most recent book is\u003ci\u003e Thingamabob.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.1 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 21, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766948987168,"sku":"9780735270251","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4389717e10f66062155b97dec3dc953c.webp?v=1780301576","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-boy-and-the-mountain-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}