Finding The Way To Faraway Valley

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Finding the WayA little polar bear and his bespectacled grandfather decide to take the long, difficult journey north to Faraway Valley. It’s “a special place, a wild place …” where great elks, tawny foxes, and mountain goats live, and  “the air smells of warm pine needles.” Before they depart, they must learn how to pitch a tent, study maps, and read about the creatures of the North and safety on ships. They travel far to discover the importance of protecting the special place and leaving it, taking only their learning and memories away. The rich illustrations were created using watercolors, gouache, pastels, and digital methods in this inspiring and moving book with an environmental theme. A star chart is included as back matter. mjw
Title: Finding The Way To Faraway Valley
Author: Cecilia Heikkila
Illustrator: Cecilia Heikkila
Publisher: Floris Books, Edinburgh
Copyright: 2024
Original Language: Swedish
Translator: Polly Lawson
Original Title: Den sista utposten
Original Publisher: Bonnier Carlsen Bokfortag, Stockholm
Original Copyright: 2021
ISBN: 978-178250-854-0
Hardcover pages: 48
Age range: 4-8
Genre: Picture Book
Author’s ethnicity: Swedish
Author’s residence: Dalarna, Sweden
Illustrator’s ethnicity: Swedish
Illustrator’s residence: Dalarna, Sweden
Awards: Selma Lagerlof Society Prize, 2024
Subjects: Conservation, Dreams, Grandchildren, Grandfathers, Intergenerational, Maps, Polar Bears, Wilderness Appreciation

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