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Red Barn Publishing Announces Summer Reading Adventure: Backpacker Billy and Shave in Space and in New England with the grey whales.
Red Barn Publishing is excited to announce its summer reading release, The Adventures of Backpacker Billy and Shave in Space! Written by Thomas Lehrich and illustrated by Brody Cohen, this latest installment due out in July sends Billy and his loyal dog, Shave, on an unforgettable journey beyond Earth.
Perfect for young readers curious about space and discovery, this new adventure blends fun storytelling with engaging science themes, introducing kids to space exploration and the wonders of the universe. As excitement builds with Artemis and missions to space, (the Artemis program returns humans to the Moon, builds a sustained presence in outer space and prepares for future missions to Mars) Backpacker Billy and Shave offer an imaginative way for children to explore alongside them.
The beloved series continues its tradition of combining adventure, education, and a love for nature. From volcanoes in Hawaii to the Rocky Mountains and beyond, Billy and Shave have inspired young explorers everywhere—and now, they’re heading to space. On earth this summer they are whale watching in Boston for an unforgettable story about whales in the North Atlantic Ocean. Author Thomas Lehrich spent time in Massachusetts and Maine researching and photographing whales in the Atlantic Ocean
The Adventures of Backpacker Billy and Shave in Space and a second book about whales in New England will be available this summer in bookstores and Amazon Books
About Red Barn Publishing
Red Barn Publishing creates engaging children’s books that inspire curiosity about adventure, wildlife, and the natural world.