Overview
The quirky, lovable creatures of the Forest return in this heartwarming and beautifully illustrated graphic novel, perfect for beginning readers, English-language learners, and fans of cozy comics. Includes a fun nonfiction fact sheet about lakes.
Mossman, Wallace, and friends are off on a lakeside adventure!
From packing for their day trip to learning how to float and discovering a magical way to cool off, every moment is filled with gentle humor, friendship, and simple discoveries that celebrate the wonder of nature.
Perfect for emerging readers and fans of Studio Ghibli's whimsical worlds, this early reader graphic novel features:
With gentle storytelling and endearing forest friends, Katie Risor's Welcome to the Forest series is a heartfelt invitation to slow down and savor the small wonders of the world.
“Risor’s soft artwork, in gouache and colored pencil, nicely carries the episodic stories, three in total, filled with gentle fantasy forest creatures with rounded shapes and expressive faces, and the autumnal forest setting and warm palette will appeal to kids who love Halloween but don’t want to be really scared.” - Booklist, for Welcome to the Forest: The Harvest Party
Mossman, Wallace, and friends are off on a lakeside adventure!
From packing for their day trip to learning how to float and discovering a magical way to cool off, every moment is filled with gentle humor, friendship, and simple discoveries that celebrate the wonder of nature.
Perfect for emerging readers and fans of Studio Ghibli's whimsical worlds, this early reader graphic novel features:
- Fun nonfiction facts about lakes and their natural wonders
- Dyslexia-friendly font for accessible reading
- Simple dialogue and sight words for beginning readers and ESL learners
- Gorgeous hand-painted illustrations in a distinctive, cozy style
- Adorably quirky characters that will delight fans of Pocket Peaches, Brambly Hedge, Calico Critters, and Labubu collectors
With gentle storytelling and endearing forest friends, Katie Risor's Welcome to the Forest series is a heartfelt invitation to slow down and savor the small wonders of the world.
“Risor’s soft artwork, in gouache and colored pencil, nicely carries the episodic stories, three in total, filled with gentle fantasy forest creatures with rounded shapes and expressive faces, and the autumnal forest setting and warm palette will appeal to kids who love Halloween but don’t want to be really scared.” - Booklist, for Welcome to the Forest: The Harvest Party
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