• Age: 3 to 7
• Grade: p to 2

Mrs. Badger, an avid collector and naturalist, takes a weekly journey up to Sugarloaf Peak, greeting her friends on the way and sharing her discoveries with them. One day she meets Lulu, a very small cat, who wants to go with her to the top of the mountain. On the way, Lulu learns to take care of the natural world, help those in need, and listen to her intuition. Rich in wisdom and beautifully illustrated, Up the Mountain Path offers a profound story full of lessons about love, generosity, and following one's heart.

Marianne Dubuc studied visual arts and graphic design before beginning her career as an award-winning author and illustrator. In Front of My House, originally published in French as Devant ma maison , is her first book to be published in English. Marianne lives in Montreal, Quebec.

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"This amiable, understated picture book has its own quiet charm."
-Booklist

"Mindfulness can be a difficult concept to understand, and this book is thoughtfully crafted to show quiet contemplation and serenity in action. A perfect choice for budding naturalists as well."
- School Library Journal

"A quiet, lovely story for the intergenerational shelf.""
- Kirkus Reviews

"A guidebook to amity and exploration." -- Publisher's Weekly, Best Books of 2018 in the picture book category

"Dubuc, whose gentle work champions friendship and explores life stages, suggests that kindness can become a tradition."
- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"A badger's weekly hike is enlivened by her new companion, a kitty who's nervous about going along. It's a cozy paean to the joys of nature and friendship." - People

Outstanding Merit, Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year