The strange, beloved creatures of the Forest return in this tender and beautifully illustrated graphic novel, ideal for beginner readers, English language learners, and fans of cozy comics. It includes a fun booklet with information about lakes.

Mosman, Wallace, and their friends are ready for an adventure at the lake! From preparing for their trip to learning how to float and discovering a magical way to cool off, every moment is filled with gentle humor, friendship, and simple discoveries that celebrate the wonder of nature.

Perfect for emerging readers and fans of the fairytale worlds of Studio Ghibli, this first-reading graphic novel includes:

• Fun facts about lakes and their natural wonders
• Dyslexia-friendly writing for accessible reading
• Simple dialogue and key vocabulary for beginner readers and ESL students
• Wonderful handmade illustrations in a distinctive, warm style
• Adorable characters sure to delight fans of Pocket Peaches, Brambly Hedge, Calico Critters, and Labubu collectors

Through gentle storytelling and beloved forest friends, Katie Risser’s "Welcome to the Forest" series is a heartfelt invitation to slow down and enjoy the little wonders of the world.

“Risser’s soft art, done with gouache and colored pencils, beautifully brings to life the three episodic tales, full of gentle, fantastical forest characters with rounded shapes and expressive faces, and the autumn forest landscape with its warm palette will appeal to little ones who love Halloween but don’t want to be truly scared.” – Booklist, on Welcome to the Forest: The Harvest Festival