{"product_id":"welcome-to-the-forest-the-lake-trip-volume-2-9781524894290","title":"Welcome to the Forest: The Lake Trip: Volume 2","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe quirky, lovable creatures of the Forest return in this heartwarming and beautifully illustrated graphic novel, perfect for beginning readers, English-language learners, and fans of cozy comics. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes a fun nonfiction fact sheet about lakes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMossman, Wallace, and friends are off on a lakeside adventure! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Fiona's friend, Sue Ellen, invites Fiona and the gang to come visit her at Lake Sunny Splash, Mossman and Wallace are eager to see a new place and meet a new face! Lake Sunny Splash is full of surprises, and Wallace and Mossman never could have guessed what Sue Ellen would be like. Join the Forest gang as they experience the ups and downs of road tripping, survive a surprising fishing adventure, and celebrate summer with an island picnic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for emerging readers and fans of Studio Ghibli's whimsical worlds, this early reader graphic novel features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun nonfiction facts about lakes and their natural wonders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyslexia-friendly font for accessible reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple dialogue and sight words for beginning readers and ESL learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous hand-painted illustrations in a distinctive, cozy style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdorably quirky characters that will delight fans of \u003ci\u003ePocket Peaches\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBrambly Hedge\u003c\/i\u003e, Calico Critters, and Labubu collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith gentle storytelling and endearing forest friends, Katie Risor's \u003ci\u003eWelcome to the Forest \u003c\/i\u003eseries is a heartfelt invitation to slow down and savor the small wonders of the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Risor's soft artwork, in\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003egouache and colored pencil, nicely carries the episodic stories, three in total, filled with gentle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003efantasy forest creatures with rounded shapes and expressive faces, and the autumnal forest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003esetting and warm palette will appeal to kids who love Halloween but don't want to be really\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003escared.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Booklist, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003efor \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome to the Forest: The Harvest Party\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Katie Risor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrews McMeel Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.34h x 6.21w x 0.46d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781524894290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatie Risor \u003c\/b\u003eis a professional illustrator and author who loves all things weird, interesting, and whimsical. In her personal work, she's all about weird creatures, hidden themes, and childhood adventures. She gets a lot of inspiration from nature, animals, and history. When she's not painting or writing, you can find Katie gardening, cooking, eating fancy cheese, going on walks, making specialized playlists, or looking for cool new restaurants to try. She grew up in San Antonio, Texas but recently moved to Syracuse, New York with her partner and three cats.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Katie Risor \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48552051474589,"sku":"9781524894290","price":14.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e0fd11d0-ae9e-4f5e-941a-28dd4dbcf2db.jpg?v=1782828543","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/welcome-to-the-forest-the-lake-trip-volume-2-9781524894290","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}