Billy and the Beast

Billy and the Beast
Author: Nadia Shireen
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-05-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1448193877

One of The Observer's Best Children's Books of 2018! 'It's a great story for everyone, especially those not used to seeing themselves centre-stage'- The Guardian From the author of Bumblebear, comes a new heroine for our times. Introducing: Billy! Whilst on a lovely walk in the woods, Billy and her trusty sidekick Fatcat hear a terrible rumble... a terrible rumble coming from a Terrible Beast... He’s making a Terrible Soup out of all of Billy and Fatcat’s friends! Luckily, our brave heroine Billy has a trick or two up her sleeve (or in her hair)... Join Billy on her mission to defeat the Terrible Beast (and save those adorable little bunny rabbits too). 'A refreshing picture book star' - The Observer

Billy Beast

Billy Beast
Author: Laurence Anholt
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780756506285

In this humorous version of "Beauty and the Beast," Billy Beast wonders if the clean and proper Beauty will ever be the beast of his dreams.

Billy and Goat at the State Fair

Billy and Goat at the State Fair
Author: Dan Yaccarino
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2015-06-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0385753276

Two best friends visit the state fair in this tale of courage and corn dogs! Billy and Goat are best friends, but they have different styles. Billy likes to smell the roses—Goat likes to eat them! So it’s no surprise that they have different ideas of how to enjoy the state fair. For Billy, the crowds and the noise are pretty intimidating. He’s happy to wait in the livestock pens until the best-goat contest begins. But Goat’s not one to sit when he could run. Faster than you can say butter sculpture, Goat’s out of the pen and leading Billy on a merry chase past rides, games, contests, and exhibits. When Billy finally catches up to him—on the biggest float of the parade!—he’s relieved, but also amazed. The fair is awesome! They may have missed Goat’s chance to win best in show, but for Billy it’s never been more clear—his best friend is the best goat ever!

Will Oldham on Bonnie "Prince" Billy

Will Oldham on Bonnie
Author: Will Oldham
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2012-09-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0393344339

Folk-rock/alt-country musician Will Oldham, known by the stage name Bonnie "Prince" Billy, offers his autobiography in interview with longtime friend and associate Alan Licht, offering insight his musicianship, interactions with other musicians, discography and more.

The Bumblebear

The Bumblebear
Author: Nadia Shireen
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-05-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1446495124

Norman is a bear. A bear who LOVES honey. According to Norman, there can never be enough honey! And who has the most honey? The bees, of course! So, dressed up in his very best bee onesie, he thinks he looks quite convincing as he infiltrates Bee School with his eye on their huge honey supply. But how long will his disguise last? And when the hive is endangered, can he finally discover his true destiny and become. . . The Bumblebear? A rip-roaring, irresistible caper. ? Metro

Billy and the Dragon

Billy and the Dragon
Author: Nadia Shireen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780857551351

'Shireen's latest book confirms her as one of the brightest and best picture book creators working in Britain today... Sensational.' - The Observer Our fearless heroine Billy is back! Whilst at a fancy-dress party, something terrible happens- Billy's loyal sidekick Fatcat is kidnapped by a fire-breathing dragon. Uh-oh! But luckily for Fatcat, Billy won't stand for that- off she goes on a brave rescue mission... Join Billy for a fairytale adventure with a twist. 'It's a great story for everyone, especially those not used to seeing themselves centre-stage'- The Guardian on Billy and the Beast

Billy Bathgate

Billy Bathgate
Author: E.L. Doctorow
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2010-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307767388

To open this book is to enter the perilous, thrilling world of Billy Bathgate, the brazen boy who is accepted into the inner circle of the notorious Dutch Schultz gang. Like an urban Tom Sawyer, Billy takes us along on his fateful adventures as he becomes good-luck charm, apprentice, and finally protégé to one of the great murdering gangsters of the Depression-era underworld in New York City. The luminous transformation of fact into fiction that is E. L. Doctorow’s trademark comes to triumphant fruition in Billy Bathgate, a peerless coming-of-age tale and one of Doctorow’s boldest and most beloved bestsellers.

Silly Billy

Silly Billy
Author: Anthony Browne
Publisher: Walker Books Limited
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2007
Genre: Anxiety
ISBN: 9781406305760

For worriers everywhere, this book is a funny, sympathetic antidote to worry from a Hans Christian Andersen Medalist. Full color.

Supranormal

Supranormal
Author: Gary Robinson
Publisher: Pathfinders
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2015
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 9781939053121

Awakened after untold centuries, the serpent Uktena wanders the land in search of the two ancient stones that, together, will give him limitless power--and only Billy Buckhorn and his friend Chigger can stop him.

Big Billy's Great Adventure

Big Billy's Great Adventure
Author: Sheila Walsh
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2003-06-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1418558400

Big Billy and his Gnoo Zoo pals go on a sailing adventure. Big Billy's courage and trust in the Great White Tiger is tested. He and his friends grow spiritually by helping each other, while learning to appreciate the strengths and differences they each possess. Kids will delight in the bright, joyful illustrations while listening to Sheila Walsh read The Great Adventure in her own captivating style. The message of God's enduring love makes this a book every family should have.