Welcome to the Forest: The Lake Trip: Volume 2 - Hardcover

by Katie Risor (Author)

The quirky, lovable creatures of the Forest return in this hand-painted early-reader graphic novel for fans of Studio Ghibli and cozy comics! Join Wallace and friends on a summer lake adventure, with a bonus nonfiction fact sheet about lakes.

Mossman, Wallace, and friends are off on a lakeside adventure!

When Fiona's friend, Sue Ellen, invites the gang to visit 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 brave the ups and downs of road-tripping, survive a surprising fishing adventure, and celebrate summer with an island picnic.

Perfect for emerging readers, 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 gouache illustrations in a distinctive, cozy style
• Adorably quirky characters that will delight fans of Pocket Peaches, Calico Critters, and Labubu

Slow down, savor the small wonders, and join the Forest friends at the lake!

"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

Author Biography

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.