Reviews

• “A magical and exceptionally beautifully illustrated gem among children’s books (…)”

• “This is a truly beautiful and extraordinary picture book in every respect […] The illustrations are also enchanting, depicting a very vibrant yet almost realistic forest in warm tones, so that you can almost smell and feel the forest while looking at it. A fabulous escape, even for seasoned picture book lovers!”

• “With great sensitivity, care, and beautiful illustrations, the authors of this book manage to present the topic of grief in a way that is truly suitable for young children. Nothing is imposed – readers are free to draw their own conclusions and take away something meaningful from the story. /…/ This book is a wonderful support, especially when grief is present in the family. It shows that we don’t always know or see what others are truly feeling or why. Reading this lovely children’s book naturally fosters compassion and curiosity about the thoughts and emotions of others.”

• “Handles difficult topics such as loneliness and death in a straightforward and accessible way (…) and depicts the forest and nature in a vibrant and inspirational way. Characterized by the best of the Swedish children’s book tradition, updated for the 2020s.”

• “The authors Martin Widmark and Emma Karinsdotter let an oak tree be the narrator. This grants the narrative an epic dimension, and gives weight to its sympathetic message.”

• “A stunningly illustrated tale about anger, grief and belonging.”

• “A magical book about the forest and its healing power.”

• “Heartwarming and thought-provoking about grief, life and death.”