The Faraway Forest: Wally’s Route

<P><B>2025 ALA GNCRT Best Graphic Novel for Children</B> <br><br><B>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 </B><I><B>Animal Crossing</B></I><B>!</B><br><br><B>“This book has my stamp of approval! First-class delivery!” ―Ben Clanton, author of the </B><I><B>New York Times</B></I><B> bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series</B></P>A colorful cast of animal friends stars in this charming new young readers’ graphic novel series by award-winning author-illustrator Debbie Fong.<BR/><BR/> 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!<BR/><BR/> Follow this pair of friends as they discover the power of kindness and community in the first book in <I>The Faraway Forest</I> series.<BR/>  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!<BR/><BR/> 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.<BR/><BR/> A RELAXING ANIMAL WORLD: Stepping into the Faraway Forest is as charming and immersive as playing <I>Animal Crossing</I> or <I>Littlest Pet Shop</I>. Parents, caregivers, and kids can all enjoy the cozy vibes of this magical woodland world.<BR/><BR/> 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.<BR/><BR/> COZY GIFT FOR ALL OCCASIONS: With a classic feel and stories that are centered around themes of kindness, community, and inclusivity, <I>The Faraway Forest</I> series will make a warm and welcome gift for birthdays, back-to-school, holidays, or any special occasion.Perfect for: <ul><li> Children ages 5 to 8 years old </li><li> Family and classroom read-aloud book </li><li> Early, emergent, and reluctant readers </li><li> Fans of friendship book series like <I>Fox & Chick</I>, <I>Frog and Toad</I>, and<I> Elephant & Piggie</I></li></ul>