Description: Now available in paperback! 2025 American Library Association Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (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 fans of the cozy world of 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 young readers' graphic novel series. 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.- COZY GRAPHIC NOVEL FOR EMERGING READERS: Sweet humor, lovable animal characters, and short chapters make this the perfect choice for newly independent and reluctant readers ages 5-8.
- A WORLD KIDS WILL WANT TO VISIT AGAIN AND AGAIN: Fans of Animal Crossing, Littlest Pet Shop, and heartwarming friendship stories will love exploring the charming woodland village of Faraway Forest.
- KINDNESS, FRIENDSHIP & COMMUNITY: As Wally delivers the mail throughout the forest, he and his best friend Bo discover that patience, empathy, and helping others can make even the grumpiest neighbor feel at home.
- EXTRA FUN BEYOND THE STORY: A playful seek-and-find challenge and a step-by-step "how to draw" activity encourage kids to keep reading, exploring, and creating even after the story ends.
- A CLASSROOM & FAMILY FAVORITE: A warm, engaging choice for family read-alouds, classroom storytime, independent reading, birthdays, holidays, back-to-school, and fans of Fox & Chick, Frog and Toad, and Elephant & Piggie.
- "Sweetly humorous, thoughtfully paced ... [a]s inviting as a warm hug." --Booklist
- "Messages of diligence, empathy, patience, and self-care are signed, sealed, and delivered." --Publishers Weekly
- "Delightfully adorable with a great message. Readers will eagerly await the next volume." -- Kirkus Reviews
- "An imaginary world so sweet and cozy that you'll never want to leave." --Andy Runton, creator of the Eisner award-winning Owly