MOVE, MR MOUNTAIN! by Francesca Sanna
HARDCOVER
Author & Illustrator: Francesca Sanna
MOVE, MR MOUNTAIN! enchants with the warmth of its storytelling and the beauty of its illustrations. Francesca Sanna weaves a tender tale of friendship, perspective, and patience. At its heart is Mr Mountain, ancient, steady, and used to being unmoved - until Lily, a young, determined girl, asks him to “move, please,” so she can see what lies beyond.
What follows is a delightful back-and-forth of misunderstanding, persistence, and wonder. Mr Mountain, affronted by Lily’s request, responds with thunder, snow, cold winds, all in an effort to show he won’t be shifted so easily. Lily, undeterred, laughs, explores, and ultimately finds ways to climb and see new horizons, both literally and metaphorically. Through her courage and determination, the mountain too learns what it means to care, to bend (in ways not just physical), and to share.
The themes explored are both gentle and profound: understanding others, the importance of compromise, the value of seeing beyond your immediate view. Lily and Mr Mountain’s relationship teaches that even those who seem immovable can change, and that friendships often grow through patience and mutual respect. There’s also a lovely touch in how absence matters - how Mr Mountain misses Lily, and how her return brings stories and new light to his world.