{"product_id":"the-faraway-forest-wallys-route","title":"The Faraway Forest: Wally's Route","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Enchanting...A delightful and special delivery.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I want a mailbox on Wally's route.\" --Mika Song, creator of the Eisner nominated \u003ci\u003eDonut Feed the Squirrels \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) Junior Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Messages of diligence, empathy, patience, and self-care are signed, sealed, and delivered with a light touch across this sweetly communal, well-paced work.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\" --\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDebbie Fong\u003c\/b\u003e is a Taiwanese American author, illustrator, and cartoonist. She's the creator of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Faraway Forest\u003c\/i\u003e series for early readers, as well as multiple Eisner-nominated graphic novels, including her debut, \n\u003ci\u003eNext Stop\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the illustrator of the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling nonfiction children's books \n\u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Person\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eWhat Can I Say?\u003c\/i\u003e. Debbie lives in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, with her spouse and a menagerie of plants and animals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book has my stamp of approval! First-class delivery!\" --Ben Clanton, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2026 Eisner Nominee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An imaginary world so sweet and cozy that you'll never want to leave.\" --Andy Runton, creator of the Eisner award-winning \u003ci\u003eOwly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book is like a warm hug! I wish to move to the Faraway Forest.\" --Alina Tysoe, creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Puptective\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A charming, cozy comic featuring kind-hearted critters and adorable artwork, \u003ci\u003eThe Faraway Forest\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect package!\"--Jen de Oliveira, creator of \u003ci\u003eReggie: Kid Penguin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Faraway Forest\u003c\/i\u003e invites us right into Wally's neighborhood, and we feel immediately welcome. Despite animal characters and a fantasy environment, \u003ci\u003eThe Faraway Forest \u003c\/i\u003eis a great tale about the importance of knowing the members of our community.\"--Leigh Luna, creator of \u003ci\u003eClementine Fox and the Great Island Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A whimsical and heartwarming tale that feels like a warm hug in book form.\"--Susie Yi, author of the Cat Cat Adventures series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2025 ALA GNCRT Best Graphic Novel for Children\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWelcome 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 \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnimal Crossing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"This book has my stamp of approval! First-class delivery!\" ―Ben Clanton, author of the \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA colorful cast of animal friends stars in this charming new young readers' graphic novel series by award-winning author-illustrator Debbie Fong. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Follow this pair of friends as they discover the power of kindness and community in the first book in \n\u003ci\u003eThe Faraway Forest\u003c\/i\u003e series. \n\u003cbr\u003e 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! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A RELAXING ANIMAL WORLD: Stepping into the Faraway Forest is as charming and immersive as playing \n\u003ci\u003eAnimal Crossing\u003c\/i\u003e or \n\u003ci\u003eLittlest Pet Shop\u003c\/i\u003e. Parents, caregivers, and kids can all enjoy the cozy vibes of this magical woodland world. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e COZY GIFT FOR ALL OCCASIONS: With a classic feel and stories that are centered around themes of kindness, community, and inclusivity, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Faraway Forest\u003c\/i\u003e series will make a warm and welcome gift for birthdays, back-to-school, holidays, or any special occasion.Perfect for: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Children ages 5 to 8 years old \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Family and classroom read-aloud book \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Early, emergent, and reluctant readers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of friendship book series like \u003ci\u003eFox \u0026amp; Chick\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFrog and Toad\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Elephant \u0026amp; Piggie\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/16\/2025 (EAN 9781797230412, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781797230412, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781797230412, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/01\/2025 pg. 67 (EAN 9781797230412, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fong, Debbie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-09-09\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction \/ Comics \u0026amp; Graphic Novels \/ Animals|Juvenile Fiction \/ Comics \u0026amp; Graphic Novels \/ Humorous|Juvenile Fiction \/ Social Themes \/ Friendship|Juvenile Fiction \/ Humorous Stories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cartoons and comics|Forest animals|Raccoons|Graphic novels|Kindness|Letter carriers|Procyonids|Funny animal comics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797230412\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781797230412\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53017888489753,"sku":"SP-9781797230412","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781797230412_spiral.png?v=1787036799","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/the-faraway-forest-wallys-route","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}