Finding the Way to Faraway Valley

This is exquisite. Beautiful art, beautiful message, and beautiful journey between grandfather and grandchild. Absolutely loved it.

A bear and their grandpa travel to find a beautiful, faraway valley. Is this a real destination or something only imagined? This story teaches readers about conservation in a gentle way and encourages young readers to cherish natural places. I love the bright illustrations that bring about a feeling of nostalgia. The end pages are beautiful depictions of a constellation filled sky, and the author includes a star chart at the end to learn how to navigate by the stars.

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This nature-themed book is beautifully illustrated. It is a sweet story of an adventure that a grandpa bear takes with his grandson to a place known as Faraway Valley. The book has a wonderful underlying message about conservation that isn't pushy.

While my kids loved the pictures in this book, and enjoyed the story - the lesson went over their heads.
Cute story about protecting our environment and keeping nature from being tourist traps but not great for younger kids.

What a masterpiece! The illustrations in this book were incredible and so detailed. I found myself lingering on the pages trying to soak up every detail. The message was perfect for reads young and old. I think my mom and nieces will love this book and I can’t wait to gift them copies.

I received an ARC from Floris Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The pictures are AMAZING. I loved looking at every page. I think this would be a great book for families who love the outdoors/hiking/camping/travel/nature. Great bedtime story. I would not recommend this to parents with children under the age of 1 or 2 - I think the story is a little too dense for their attention. Overall meaning of the story is great, not sure if the younger audience will understand though - however i think if this is a book they read when they are young and re-read again when they are older it will hold a very special place in their heart.

A stunning book about conservation, and the relationship between grandson and grandpa. The illustrations are beautiful and full of fun details, I enjoyed pouring over the pages. I would recommend this book for ages 5-10 as the writing is a little dense on some pages, but could spark a great conversation about protecting wild places. A perfect read for Earth Day in our library.