The Faraway Forest: Hester’s Big Dream

Welcome to The Faraway Forest, a graphic novel series for early readers about a magical woodland village that’s home to an assortment of adorable animal characters. Perfect for kids who love Animal Crossing!Hester has just moved to the Faraway Forest.As a night owl, she loves to rise just as the sun sets, and she keeps herself busy all night with her hobbies: dancing, cooking, writing, and costume making.But Hester wonders if there are new friends to be made when the sun is out.Can she stay awake long enough to find out? Or will she discover there is more to the mysterious forest night than she imagines?Either way, Hester is definitely going to have an adventure!For readers who love The Faraway Forest: Wally’s Route or anyone new to this lively illustrated series, good feelings and great fun await in this delightful story. “In this sweetly humorous, thoughtfully paced story world, Fong offers a gentle reminder that community is built on empathy and care.As inviting as a warm hug, this title delivers first-class appeal.” -Booklist on Book 1