Embark on a delightful adventure with "The Mountain," a whimsical tale that explores the beauty of diverse perspectives. Authored by Rebecca Gugger and brought to life by Simon Röthlisberger, this light-hearted story introduces us to a charming cast of characters, each convinced they know precisely what the mountain looks like.

As I delved into the pages of this book, I found myself enchanted by the bear's conviction that the mountain is a forest. Simultaneously, the sheep, octopus, ant, chamois, and snow hare offer their own unique interpretations. It's a playful exploration of differing viewpoints, challenging the reader to question whose perspective holds the truth.

Rebecca Gugger and Simon Röthlisberger masterfully weave a narrative that goes beyond the surface, offering insightful lessons on tolerance. The feather-light touch of their storytelling adds a layer of whimsy to the overarching theme, making it accessible to readers of all ages. The illustrations dance across the pages, capturing the essence of each character's conviction with vibrant colors and charming details.

What resonated with me was the book's ability to convey a profound message through a seemingly simple story. It's a celebration of diversity, encouraging readers to embrace varying perspectives with an open heart. In a world where understanding and acceptance are paramount, "The Mountain" stands as a beacon of gentle wisdom, reminding us that truth is often a matter of perception.

"The Mountain" is a journey into empathy, tolerance, and the magic that unfolds when we appreciate the beauty of diverse viewpoints. A delightful read that sparks laughter, contemplation, and a renewed appreciation for the unique ways we all see the world.

This is a lovely book on perspective. Each animal had a different idea of what the mountain was, and all of them were right, in part. As they journeyed, they came to see all of the parts of the mountain and not just their own habitat. This book has beautiful illustrations and a great message, and although it ends a bit abruptly, it is a good book to read and discuss.

First of all, the illustrations are gorgeous! I could just flip through the pictures all day. Along with the pictures is actually a pretty good story as well. It briefly shows how each animal views the world a different way, but if they take the same path and walk in each others' shoes, they can see that their view is only one of many. A wonderful teaching tool and book about taking in other's views.

The mountain from the perspective of several animals, who lives in different fields.

For me, this is also a reminder how people's view of a thing might differ, but somehow we need to see the big picture. Because if we insist on our own opinion, that didn't see the other aspects, we might be wrong. A good reminder to accept other's opinion.

Wonderful book about diversity of opinion and experience. We loved reading it! The art is also beautiful and you can spend so much time on each page appreciating the detail and colors.

A group of animals- a bear, a sheep, a chamois, an ant, an octopus, and a snow hare- are talking about the Mountain, and each has a different idea about what the mountain is- a forest, a meadow, rocky and stony and steep, a maze with lots of tunnels, wet and surrounded by water, or white everywhere, and cold. An argument breaks out, with lots of yelling, and finally the bird tells them all to be quiet. Bird asks if any of them had ever been to the Mountain, and they set out to see it, and prove the others wrong. What answers will they find when they reach the top?
The illustrations in this are just wonderful, vibrant and full of detail. I enjoyed the story, and it does convey the message about different people having different perspectives, and that just because someone else's perspective is different than yours doesn't mean it's wrong, but it ends so abruptly! I think the story could've had another couple of pages to discuss the message rather than just leaving it implied. Still, I would recommend this book, just add some discussion at the end.

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Thank you to Netgalley and NorthSouth Books for the opportunity to read this advanced copy of The Mountain. Lovely design and art with an important message told kindly. My only complaint is that the type-setting is a little awkward which makes the book read as less polished.

I loved everything about this book. The pictures were beautiful. The animals and diversity of characters were creatively beautiful. And of course, the message was beautiful. I absolutely want to own a hard copy of this book and treasure it for years to come. Highly recommend!

I absolutely loved the story of this book. It reminds me of something my mother used to tell me. That if you were to ask 10 different people to describe an elephant that the perspective would be different for every one of them. One might even question if they're looking at the same animal. That could be for many reasons. One person being short, one person being tall. One person focusing on the colors, one person focusing on the textures. And every single one of them would be right. I feel like the moral of this book needs to be read by every single person in America because frankly we suck at listening to each other. We're all so busy telling each other that our opinion is the only one that matters that we can't see the merit in a multitude of opinions and perspectives. The human race will go nowhere if we're unwilling to hear each other's perspectives. So I'm really glad that the author took on that idea for these children because it's something our society severely Lacks. The drawings are so so cute. I absolutely loved the one where they're all yelling and fighting for their opinion. And I love that in the end, the animals come together because they were all given a paradigm shift. I enjoyed this book but I felt that it could have been expanded on a little bit more to make it feel a little bit more complete.

Thank you #netgalley for allowing me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This one reminds me of the old story of the blind men and the elephant, meant to teach us about perspective and bias. Well put together with unique illustrations.

Thank you to North South Books and NetGalley for an ARC of the Mountain.

The Mountain is a sweet picture book following different animals who all disagree on their perceptions of a mountain. The illustrations are absolutely breathtaking and really tie the story together well! The story creates great discussion points on differing perspectives and perceptions, and how to look from another's point of view to better understand the world around us. The cadence of the writing didn't seem to flow well at times, and the ending felt rather abrupt. However, I think this is a very valuable story with great lessons, and the illustrations alone would make it worth the purchase!

Does anyone else remember the tale of the blind men and the elephant? This fun book resembles that story even as it resembles the single sighted reactions of many people today (of any age). It's a good book about ALL of us and is easily readable to others and by ESL.
Wonderfully illustrated by Simon Rothlisberger
Translated by Marshall Yarbrough.
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from NorthSouth Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read and review.

What a beautiful book! The illustrations are incredible and so full of detail! I love the idea that everyone can have their opinions but tru understanding comes when we listen to each other.

Reminiscent of Ed Young's <i>Three Blind Mice.</I>, but instead of combining all the animals's perspectives together and arriving at one conclusion, the animals in <i>The Mountain</i> join together to respect the various opinions. Allegory about perspective and nice example of analysis and synthesis in picture book form.

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The Mountain is a book where different animals tell their view on the same thing: what the mountain looks like. But, everyone is telling it completely differently! How come the view on one thing seem so different to the different types of animal? They all have a different perspective on it!

This is a good book to teach children about having different perspective. It was really pretty illustrated! Only thing I feel is missing is a good "catchfrase" or something at the end. But it's good as it is.

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A great book to start class discussion on perspectives. Love the possible discussion points you can have with the readers.
Each character has a different stand point on an object/idea.
Absolutely adore the illustrations!

What a great story to use to introduce your child to the concept of perception and how we all perceive things differently. The illustrations really highlight the differences in perception. This book gave my 5 year old something to think about as we discussed the meaning of the book. Great for younger children who may not understand the meaning behind the story but will love the illustrations. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

If you're planning to buy books for younger people this holiday season, this one needs to go on your shopping list now. I have to start by raving about the illustrations: They are marvelous — guaranteed to capture the attention of young and older readers alike.

The story is well told with subtle messaging that inspires young readers/listeners to think (rather than beating them over the head with the moral): Is it possible that everyone is right? Will a change of perspective reveal the truth?

A great book on perspective, this book would be fantastic in classrooms, day cares, and homes.

The illustrations were funny and engaging. I loved each animals perspective on what a mountain is and how they all come together to find out who is right. This book opens a great dialogue about perspective and how each person can have a different perspective of the same thing.

Oh my, those illustrations are to die for! I got a fresh and quirky Where the Wild Things Are vibe from the art, that immersive energy few books manage to achieve. Where some books are sparse and specific, this book's pictures are rich and splendid. I was happy to see them tell most of the tale.

The story is a common one, but with a new(ish) twist. Everyone has their opinion of what "a mountain" is, based on their own perspective. It's kind of a Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions lesson, in kid-speak, and totally approachable.

"Curious, bold, fearful, brave, fleet-footed, and high-spirited, the animals set off" to see what the mountain could be for each of them. What a wonder they discovered!