Mountain Mutts – Joy’s Tale
Mountain Mutts – Joy’s Tale by Julie Stephens is a second edition picture book published by Hands Be Strong, Incorporated on March 14, 2023. This 28-page book is designed for children ages 4-11 and features a blend of engaging text and vibrant photographs that bring the story to life. The narrative explores themes of friendship, loss, and the journey of learning, all set against a picturesque mountain backdrop.
Readers will find a heartfelt story that follows the dogs Winter, Spring, and Joy as they navigate emotions surrounding loss and new beginnings. The book illustrates Spring’s grief after Winter’s passing and the challenges of accepting a new puppy, Joy, into the family. Through colorful imagery and relatable experiences, the book addresses social topics such as tolerance and helping others, making it a meaningful addition to any child’s library.
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Mountain Mutts-Joy’s Tale is an award-winning picture book for children ages 4-11. Parents and teachers will appreciate the universal themes of friendship, death, tolerance, helping others, and the excitement of learning to do something difficult.
Winter, Spring, and Joy are the names of the dogs in the story. Words along with colorful photographs bring the dogs and the mountain setting to life showing the pain of loss Spring feels when Winter dies, Spring’s emotions when a new puppy comes into the home, and how puppy Joy ultimately wins reluctant Spring’s friendship.
Stephens is an award-winning author and photographer living in the mountains with her husband and dogs. https: //julie-stephens.com/
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