Through the Forest Children's Book by Yijing Li
Written and illustrated by Yijing Li, 'Through the Forest' is a colourful children's story book about a young boy who takes a walk through the forest and learns to treasure his memories and find his own path.
Lost and alone in the dark forest, he befriends a figure called Emptiness who helps to guide him through the trees to a sunny meadow on the other side. On their journey they discover special keepsakes that trigger both good and bad memories. Throughout their journey, the boy learns that to reach true happiness at the end, he must learn to embrace the past.
This book is a great lesson for little readers and helps them build on their own memories. It shows the importance of accepting their own past and learning how those life lessons have shaped their own identity.
Author: Yijing Li
Illustration: Yijing Li
Age: 3+ years
32 pages
Printed on FSC certified paper with non petroleum based inks
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