{"product_id":"the-faraway-forest-hesters-big-dream-9781797230436","title":"The Faraway Forest: Hester's Big Dream","description":"\u003cb\u003eWelcome to \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Faraway Forest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, 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 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnimal Crossing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHester 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor readers who love \u003ci\u003eThe Faraway Forest: Wally's Route\u003c\/i\u003e or anyone new to this lively illustrated series, good feelings and great fun await in this delightful story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\" ―\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e on Book 1 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGREAT FOR NEW READERS: Wonderfully relatable characters, sweet humor, and comic-style layouts make this series ideal for emerging and independent readers. Playful challenges, including a seek-and-find and spot-the-difference, and a \"how to draw\" section, add some interactive fun to the experience! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA RELAXING ANIMAL WORLD: Stepping into the Faraway Forest is as charming and immersive as playing \u003ci\u003eAnimal Crossing\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eLittlest Pet Shop\u003c\/i\u003e. Parents, caregivers, and kids can all enjoy the cozy vibes of this magical woodland world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRELUCTANT 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCOZY GIFT FOR ALL OCCASIONS: With a classic feel and stories that are centered around themes of kindness, community, and inclusivity, \u003ci\u003eThe Faraway Forest\u003c\/i\u003e series will make a warm and welcome gift for birthdays, back-to-school, holidays, or any special occasion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders ages 5 to 8 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of young graphic novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily and classroom read-aloud book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly, emergent, and reluctant readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of friendship book series like \u003ci\u003eFox \u0026amp; Chick\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFrog and Toad\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Elephant \u0026amp; Piggie\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Debbie Fong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.38h x 7.33w x 0.56d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797230436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e560051 \/ Hester's Big Dream\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2026 pg. 75\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebbie Fong\u003c\/b\u003e is a Taiwanese American author, illustrator, and cartoonist. She's the creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Faraway Forest\u003c\/i\u003e series for early readers, as well as multiple Eisner-nominated graphic novels, including her debut, \u003ci\u003eNext Stop\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling nonfiction children's books \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Person\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhat Can I Say?\u003c\/i\u003e. Debbie lives in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, with her spouse and a menagerie of plants and animals.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Debbie Fong \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48944162472093,"sku":"9781797230436","price":15.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_ff876e39-fcc1-453b-99d9-fccb3679f1e6.jpg?v=1790154682","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-faraway-forest-hesters-big-dream-9781797230436","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}