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Cozy comic
cozy fantasy graphic novel for kids
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Product details
- ISBN 9781524894290
- Weight: 281g
- Dimensions: 157 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 30 Jul 2026
- Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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The 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. Includes a fun nonfiction fact sheet about lakes.
Mossman, Wallace, and friends are off on a lakeside adventure!
When 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.
Perfect for emerging readers and fans of Studio Ghibli's whimsical worlds, this early reader graphic novel features:
With gentle storytelling and endearing forest friends, Katie Risor's Welcome to the Forest series is a heartfelt invitation to slow down and savor the small wonders of the world.
“Risor’s soft artwork, in gouache and colored pencil, nicely carries the episodic stories, three in total, filled with gentle fantasy forest creatures with rounded shapes and expressive faces, and the autumnal forest setting and warm palette will appeal to kids who love Halloween but don’t want to be really scared.” - Booklist, for Welcome to the Forest: The Harvest Party
Mossman, Wallace, and friends are off on a lakeside adventure!
When 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.
Perfect for emerging readers and fans of Studio Ghibli's whimsical worlds, this early reader graphic novel features:
- Fun nonfiction facts about lakes and their natural wonders
- Dyslexia-friendly font for accessible reading
- Simple dialogue and sight words for beginning readers and ESL learners
- Gorgeous hand-painted illustrations in a distinctive, cozy style
- Adorably quirky characters that will delight fans of Pocket Peaches, Brambly Hedge, Calico Critters, and Labubu collectors
With gentle storytelling and endearing forest friends, Katie Risor's Welcome to the Forest series is a heartfelt invitation to slow down and savor the small wonders of the world.
“Risor’s soft artwork, in gouache and colored pencil, nicely carries the episodic stories, three in total, filled with gentle fantasy forest creatures with rounded shapes and expressive faces, and the autumnal forest setting and warm palette will appeal to kids who love Halloween but don’t want to be really scared.” - Booklist, for Welcome to the Forest: The Harvest Party
Katie Risor is 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.
