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Finding the Way to Faraway Valley
Hardback
September 2024
9781782508540
More details
- Publisher
Floris Books - Published
3rd September - ISBN 9781782508540
- Language English
- Pages 40 pp.
- Size 8.5" x 11"
$17.95
Grandpa and Little Bear share a dream of visiting Faraway Valley—a special, hard-to-find place full of wild and wonderful creatures, a place where the air smells of pine needles, a place they've seen only on a postcard.
The determined pair studies maps, reads books, and practices camping to prepare for the adventure, and then set sail for the long journey. But when they arrive in the north, they find a bustling port full of shops, where everyone seems to have forgotten about Faraway Valley. Does the beautiful place of their dreams still exist, and can they find it?
A magical, heartwarming tale of wonder and adventure, this moving picture book gently explores themes of celebrating nature and respecting wild landscapes. Cecilia Heikkilä’s stunning artwork is full of texture, color, and character.
(Ages 4 – 7 years)
“A story of wonder and adventure. It explores themes of celebrating nature and respecting wild landscapes through the eyes of Grandpa and Little Bear.”
— Kindling
“A timely tale about the need to protect and preserve wild spaces.”
— School Library Journal
“A magical, heartwarming tale of wonder and adventure.”
— Play to Learn with Katy (Instagram)
“A beautifully illustrated intergenerational story about adventure and the celebration of nature and wilderness.”
— TheKidsBookstagrammer (Instagram)
“A heartwarming narrative of adventure and intergenerational relationships, while emphasizing the need to conserve nature.... The bears’ rediscovery of their connection to nature, upon reaching the valley, is genuinely uplifting. The combination of a profound conservation message with mesmerizing visuals, this book serves as an urgent call to appreciate and safeguard our natural treasures.”
— Storybook Mama (Instagram)
“Their journey is filled with hope, new friendships, and lots of wonder. Not only that, but it encourages and promotes love for nature and the desire to protect it. It is a heartwarming story, and I recommend it with all my heart.”
— Our World of Wonder (Instagram)
“A book for all nature lovers, a book to make us stop and think and change our ways. It's a stunning must read.”
— Busy Busy Learning (Instagram)
Cecilia Heikkilä
Cecilia Heikkilä is a Swedish graphic designer, author, and illustrator. She is the creator of several acclaimed picture books, many featuring themes of nature and animals, including Badger's Journey and A Christmas Sweater for Nina. She lives in Dalarna, Sweden, with her dog Mochi.
