The Faraway Forest: Wally's Route
The Faraway Forest: Wally's Route
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Review Quotes: "I want a mailbox on Wally's route." --Mika Song, creator of the Eisner nominated Donut Feed the Squirrels Review Quotes: A Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) Junior Book Review Quotes: "Messages of diligence, empathy, patience, and self-care are signed, sealed, and delivered with a light touch across this sweetly communal, well-paced work." -- Publishers Weekly Review Quotes: "Youngsters looking for a gentle read will be pleased with this whimsical graphic novel. Delightfully adorable with a great message. Readers will eagerly await the next volume." -- Kirkus Reviews Biographical Note: Debbie Fong is a Taiwanese American author, illustrator, and cartoonist. She's the creator of The Faraway Forest series for early readers, as well as multiple Eisner-nominated graphic novels, including her debut, Next Stop. She is also the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling nonfiction children's books How to Be a Person and What Can I Say?. Debbie lives in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, with her spouse and a menagerie of plants and animals. Review Quotes: "In this sweetly humorous, thoughtfully paced story world, Fong offers a gentle reminder that community is built on empathy and care. As inviting as a warm hug, this title delivers first-class appeal." -- Booklist Review Quotes: "This book has my stamp of approval! First-class delivery!" --Ben Clanton, author of the New York Times bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series Review Quotes: 2026 Eisner Nominee Review Quotes: "An imaginary world so sweet and cozy that you'll never want to leave." --Andy Runton, creator of the Eisner award-winning Owly Review Quotes: "This book is like a warm hug! I wish to move to the Faraway Forest." --Alina Tysoe, creator of The Great Puptective Review Quotes: "A charming, cozy comic featuring kind-hearted critters and adorable artwork, The Faraway Forest is the perfect package!"--Jen de Oliveira, creator of Reggie: Kid Penguin Review Quotes: "The Faraway Forest invites us right into Wally's neighborhood, and we feel immediately welcome. Despite animal characters and a fantasy environment, The Faraway Forest is a great tale about the importance of knowing the members of our community."--Leigh Luna, creator of Clementine Fox and the Great Island Adventure Review Quotes: "A whimsical and heartwarming tale that feels like a warm hug in book form."--Susie Yi, author of the Cat Cat Adventures series Publisher Marketing: 2025 ALA GNCRT Best Graphic Novel for Children Welcome to Faraway Forest, a magical woodland village home to an assortment of adorable animal characters, including a sweet and dedicated raccoon named Wally and a loyal white rabbit named Bo. Perfect for kids who love Animal Crossing ! "This book has my stamp of approval! First-class delivery!" ―Ben Clanton, author of the New York Times bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series A colorful cast of animal friends stars in this charming new young readers' graphic novel series by award-winning author-illustrator Debbie Fong. Wally, the Faraway Forest's mail carrier, always tries his best. In addition to delivering packages of every shape and size, he and Bo, his best friend, also deliver kindness and a helping hand along the way. But can they win over their grumpiest neighbor, the cantankerous Mr. Sternbill? Wally and Bo are definitely going to try! Follow this pair of friends as they discover the power of kindness and community in the first book in The Faraway Forest series. GREAT FOR NEW READERS: Wonderfully relatable characters, sweet humor, and comic-style layouts make this series ideal for emerging and independent readers. A playful seek-and-find challenge and a "how to draw" section add some interactive fun to the experience! GRAPHIC NOVEL FUN: Kids love graphic novels! There's a ton of excitement among young readers about including illustrated chapter books and graphic novel-style stories in their reading choices. This series will be a delight for visually oriented kids. A RELAXING ANIMAL WORLD: Stepping into the Faraway Forest is as charming and immersive as playing Animal Crossing or Littlest Pet Shop. Parents, caregivers, and kids can all enjoy the cozy vibes of this magical woodland world. RELUCTANT READER APPEAL: This book's simple text, short chapters, and engaging artwork make it perfect for readers of all interests and abilities, including less enthusiastic readers. COZY GIFT FOR ALL OCCASIONS: With a classic feel and stories that are centered around themes of kindness, community, and inclusivity, The Faraway Forest series will make a warm and welcome gift for birthdays, back-to-school, holidays, or any special occasion.Perfect for:
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Author: Fong, Debbie
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2025-09-09
BISAC: Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Animals|Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Humorous|Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship|Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories
Subjects: Cartoons and comics|Forest animals|Raccoons|Graphic novels|Kindness|Letter carriers|Procyonids|Funny animal comics
Weight: 1.01 lbs
ISBN: 9781797230412
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781797230412
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