{"title":"Katie Risor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatie Risor\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts enchanting children's stories that invite young readers to explore the wonders of nature and friendship. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eWelcome to the Forest: The Harvest Party\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWelcome to the Forest: The Lake Trip\u003c\/em\u003e, blend gentle adventure with warm, inviting settings, perfect for curious minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on the natural world and community, Risor's tales encourage imagination and kindness. Each story offers a heartfelt glimpse into woodland life, making her books ideal for children who delight in magical, yet grounded, narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"welcome-to-the-forest-the-harvest-party-by-katie-risor-9781524894283","title":"Welcome to the Forest: The Harvest Party","description":"","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46841846628588,"sku":"9781524894283","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25536133482730.jpg?v=1758736660"},{"product_id":"welcome-to-the-forest-the-lake-trip-by-katie-risor-9781524894290","title":"Welcome to the Forest: The Lake Trip","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe quirky, lovable creatures of the Forest return in this heartwarming and beautifully illustrated graphic novel, perfect for beginning readers, English-language learners, and fans of cozy comics.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eIncludes a fun nonfiction fact sheet about lakes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMossman, Wallace, and friends are off on a lakeside adventure!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Fiona's friend, Sue Ellen, invites Fiona and the gang to come visit her at 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 experience the ups and downs of road tripping, survive a surprising fishing adventure, and celebrate summer with an island picnic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for emerging readers and fans of Studio Ghibli's whimsical worlds, this early reader graphic novel features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFun nonfiction facts about lakes and their natural wonders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDyslexia-friendly font for accessible reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple dialogue and sight words for beginning readers and ESL learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGorgeous hand-painted illustrations in a distinctive, cozy style\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdorably quirky characters that will delight fans of \u003ci\u003ePocket Peaches\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBrambly Hedge\u003c\/i\u003e, Calico Critters, and Labubu collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith gentle storytelling and endearing forest friends, Katie Risor's \u003ci\u003eWelcome to the Forest\u003c\/i\u003e series is a heartfelt invitation to slow down and savour the small wonders of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Risor’s soft artwork, in gouache and coloured 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.”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e- Booklist,\u003c\/i\u003e for \u003ci\u003eWelcome to the Forest: The Harvest Party\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47642195099884,"sku":"9781524894290","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781524894290-welcome-to-the-forest-the-lake-trip.jpg?v=1779143698"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/katie-risor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}