{"product_id":"ab-faraway-forest-ages-4","title":"GN: Faraway Forest - Ages 5+","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-product-specs__item\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__item--PublishedBy\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-product-specs__item\" data-a8n=\"detail-product-specs__item--PublishedBy\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e2025 ALA GNCRT Best Graphic Novel for Children\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnimal Crossing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This book has my stamp of approval! First-class delivery!\" ―Ben Clanton, author of the\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestselling Narwhal and Jelly series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA colorful cast of animal friends stars in this charming new young readers' graphic novel series by award-winning author-illustrator Debbie Fong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWally, 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow this pair of friends as they discover the power of kindness and community in the first book in \u003c\/span\u003eThe Faraway Forest\u003cspan\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREAT 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGRAPHIC 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA RELAXING ANIMAL WORLD: Stepping into the Faraway Forest is as charming and immersive as playing \u003c\/span\u003eAnimal Crossing\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003eLittlest Pet Shop\u003cspan\u003e. 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