Little Bo in Italy: The Continued Adventures of Bonnie Boadicea [Hardcover]

Julie Andrews Edwards (Author), Emma Walton Hamilton (Author), Henry Cole (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 26, 2010 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

Little Bo's sailor friend, Billy, has signed on aboard Lord and Lady Goodlad's handsome yacht, Legend. Bo is delighted, for now she and Billy can see more of the world, and she can continue her quest to find news of her long-lost brothers and sisters. Bo is determined to make sure they have all found safe and happy homes—even if it takes a lifetime of travels.

In beautiful Italy, Little Bo sees wondrous sights, has adventures that test her strength and courage, and makes some surprising new discoveries. Throughout it all, she shows her valiant spirit and once again proves that even a tiny cat can make a big difference.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

In this sequel to Little Bo in France (2002), Bo the cat and her master, Billy, who are working as crew aboard an English lord�s yacht, travel across the Mediterranean to visit Pisa and Rome. Along the way, they are reunited with long-lost feline relatives, take part in a circus act, become embroiled in a Colosseum cat fight, and interact with some suspicious-looking fellows at the British embassy. The simple, progressive plot includes manageable conflict, stock characters, and frequent dialogue interspersed with Italian and French phrases, and the full-color artwork extends the book�s feel as an old-fashioned classic. Grades 1-3. --Andrew Medlar

About the Author

Julie Andrews Edwards is one of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment. She is perhaps best known for her performances in Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, and The Princess Diaries. Ms. Edwards is the author of many favorite children's books, including Mandy, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, and the Little Bo series.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (October 26, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060089083
• ISBN-13: 978-0060089085
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #704,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for the next Little Bo book to come out!, November 13, 2011

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Missy (Nashville, TN, USA) - See all my reviews

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My nine year old niece just asked me for the next book in the series for Christmas, but I see no mention of it on Amazon and am very disappointed. I love all three of the Little Bo books, and I'm 49! I couldn't possibly pick a favorite, and I would give each one 5 stars. They are well-written, fun, heart-warming, and suspenseful, and I hope the next one will be out soon! The illustrations are just as charming as the stories!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Little Bo is back, July 31, 2011

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In 1999, Julie Andrews (Edwards) published "Little Bo"Little Bo. It is the story of a young cat who comes to live with a sailor on a boat. Little Bo is a sweet cat, and she always manages to have adventures -- often running into her brothers and sisters along the way. She followed it up shortly after in 2002 with "Little Bo in France" Little Bo in France (Little Bo, 2). Years passed, and I hoped that there would be another chapter in the Little Bo saga. I had about given up hope, and then October 2010 saw the release of "Little Bo in Italy" -- this time with Andrews teaming with her frequent collaborator and daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton.

This time out Bo's adventures take her through Italy where she sees landmarks, relatives, and meets new friends too. The authors do a great job of keeping the heart of the original books, and Henry Cole's illustrations are always beautiful.

I have heard that there is a fourth and final installment in the Little Bo series, but publication date has not been set. Let's hope we don't have to wait another eight years for it!

Seeing as how these books are set in several different locations, they can provide some geography lessons for kids. Curious kids will definitely want to know where Bo's location is compared with their's. If you are going to read the books with your kids, and you don't have a globe, get one! Your child will love tracking Bo across the globe as you read her adventures.

Julie Andrews' collection of books always create a sense of wonder, and her Little Bo series is no exception. This book is charming and heart-warming, and it is enjoyable for kids and adults alike.

5.0 out of 5 stars It will be a delightful surprise Christmas morning, December 22, 2011

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We have been waiting for more on Billy and Little Bo. My daughter was barely 2 when we discovered Little Bo. That was one of her favorite stories that we read over and over. I was thoroughly charmed by that story. Then when Little Bo in France came out, she was in kindergarten. We read that one over and over too. But we longed for a third. We wanted to know what happened to the rest of Little Bo's siblings. My daughter is almost 14, but I am getting this book to put under the Christmas tree for her. She will be delighted to unwrap this present. When she is finished loving it, I'll pack it safely away with the rest of her other books she's out grown and keep for her until she's got little ones of her own to read to.