Mildred The Marmot and the Mad Mountain March
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- ISBN 9781068454516
- Dimensions: 248 x 304mm
- Publication Date: 16 Feb 2026
- Publisher: Dottie Publishing
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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High on a mountaintop, up near the snow, lives Mildred – a mountain marmot who just can't sit still! While the other marmots relax on the hill, Mildred glides across trails, chases waterfalls, and runs faster than anyone else.
When her dad, Chief Chops, suggests she enter the legendary Mad Mountain March Race, Mildred is thrilled... and terrified. What if she's not fast enough? What if she fails? The Mad Mountain March is miles of trail – not just chasing her friend Gilbert or her own tail!
With encouragement from her best friends Moo the cow and Gilbert the marmot, Mildred trains hard through wind, rain, and snow. But on race day, doubt creeps in. Standing at the starting line surrounded by fast-footed hares, daredevil deer, and speed-setting stoats, Mildred feels shaky with a lump in her throat.
Then she remembers her secret: it's not about being the fastest – it's about doing her best. No matter how she finishes, her friends will love her. All she has to do is focus, move her legs, and go!
As Mildred scampers past trees, up hills and down the track, something magical happens. She's not just racing – she's flying! Enjoying the mountains, feeling the sun on her back, and hearing the animals cheer as she runs past them all.
A joyful, heartwarming tale about courage, determination, and believing in yourself – perfect for little ones aged 0-5 who are learning that trying is the bravest thing of all.
When her dad, Chief Chops, suggests she enter the legendary Mad Mountain March Race, Mildred is thrilled... and terrified. What if she's not fast enough? What if she fails? The Mad Mountain March is miles of trail – not just chasing her friend Gilbert or her own tail!
With encouragement from her best friends Moo the cow and Gilbert the marmot, Mildred trains hard through wind, rain, and snow. But on race day, doubt creeps in. Standing at the starting line surrounded by fast-footed hares, daredevil deer, and speed-setting stoats, Mildred feels shaky with a lump in her throat.
Then she remembers her secret: it's not about being the fastest – it's about doing her best. No matter how she finishes, her friends will love her. All she has to do is focus, move her legs, and go!
As Mildred scampers past trees, up hills and down the track, something magical happens. She's not just racing – she's flying! Enjoying the mountains, feeling the sun on her back, and hearing the animals cheer as she runs past them all.
A joyful, heartwarming tale about courage, determination, and believing in yourself – perfect for little ones aged 0-5 who are learning that trying is the bravest thing of all.
Milly Voice is a long-distance mountain runner, presenter and teacher with a passion for helping others find their voice and build resilience. In 2014 she ran the OCC, a 53km mountain race, finishing in the Top Ten Female category and igniting a love for endurance running. Milly is a UK ambassador for Salomon brand.
As a teacher Milly has worked in both UK and Swiss schools, where her overarching passion has been teaching children how to gain confidence and be braver in front of an audience. Having once found public speaking nerve-wracking herself, she knows firsthand how transformative it can be to step up and find your voice!
Whether on a mountain trail, a stage or in a classroom, Milly believes that courage grows with practice– and she loves helping others discover just how capable they really are.
