The stories quietly model ways of dealing with disagreement. Gentle words and calming illustrations subtly provide strong examples of conflict resolution. --Kirkus Reviews Across four likable Frog and Toad-style stories, Hest celebrates the camaraderie of barnyard pals Billy and Rose. Genuine-sounding rapport articulates the kindness at the heart of any partnership, while MacDonald Denton's pale watercolor and ink illustrations add a layer of liveliness via expressively wrought figures; together, the duo embodies the way a best bud can both challenge and inspire. --Publishers Weekly Billy, a goat, and Rose, a pig, are friends who live on neighboring farms. In four short stories, the two work their way through small conflicts in satisfying ways. The cozy words and pictures have an old-fashioned sensibility. Denton's lively watercolor and ink illustrations are filled with movement, and the characters' exuberance bursts off the page.

this short chapter book has a friendly, approachable design for new readers. --The Horn Book.