Book In the mountains

In the Mountains of Helvetiq tells the story of the exciting daily life of a shepherdess in the Swiss Alps. Her day begins before sunrise: making a fire, herding the goats, milking them, making cheese, chopping wood, cutting hay, and making her way down into the valley. Her life is entirely governed by the rhythm of the animals and nature. This lovingly illustrated children’s book shows how people live, work, and care for their animals on the alp. Children learn about the tasks shepherds and shepherdesses perform, how cheese is made, what tools are used, and just how diverse life in the mountains is. The story is complemented by information about shepherds and shepherdesses around the world, as well as an interview with a shepherdess. A beautiful non-fiction picture book for children ages 5 and up.