On the Other Side of the Forest

(Hardback)

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Age range 3 to 9

What's on the other side of the forest A young rabbit and his father are determined to find out in this modern picture book that feels like a classic, calling to mind the tender work of Beatrix Potter.

Some say that wolves, ogres, and giant badgers live in the forest beside Arthur's house. That's why no one ever goes in there, to see what's on the other side. But one day, Arthur's dad has an idea amagnificentidea! Build a tower to look over the treetops! But a magnificent idea takes a lot of work. Will the villagers join and help them And when the tower takes shape, what will they see on the other side

This wonderful, heartwarming story by Nadine Robert with illustrations by Gerald DuBois reminiscent of classic children's booksshares the importance of community and cooperation to achieve a big dream.

Reviews

A 2021New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Childrens Book A 2022USBBY OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOK [On the Other Side of the Forest] feels like a vintage gem. New York Times Storytelling by Robert and restrained, classically drafted spreads by DuBois offer... suspense and drama along the way. An epigraph from artist Ai Weiwei underscores the value of smart collective actiona potentially dry theory that Robert and DuBois bring to life with absorbing storytelling. Publishers WeeklySTARRED Review [The] family structure, the cooperative community, and the quality of the precisely inked and colored art combine for a riveting read. Kirkus ReviewsSTARRED Review The charming text and dreamy artwork... convey the quality of an old-fashioned folktale, while the intricate details recall the extraordinary structures built by the characters in Arthur Geiserts pig books. Booklist A heartwarming tale of a rabbit father and son and their decision to venture into the scary forest behind their house. Quill & Quire Are there really wolves and ogres and giant badgers in the forest No one knows because no one ever goes into those dark and scary woods. Youll have to read this fanciful picture book if you want to know and pay special attention to Duboiss illustrations because theyre an enormous part of the fun. Globe and Mail A must-have picture book! This endearing tale offers the opportunity to discuss what it means to help others and never give up. Recommended. School Library Connections

Author Bio

NADINE ROBERT is a Canadian author and editor. She started her career designing video games before becoming a scriptwriter for animated films. She went on to set up the publishing houses Comme des gants and Le Livre de Mars. She holds degrees in education and literature and has translated several childrens books. She lives in Montreal with her family. GRARD DUBOISwas born in France, where he studied graphic design. His work has appeared in major North American and European publications, as well as in more than twenty illustrated books. His art has won awards in major contests for more than twenty-five yearshe has received the Hamilton King Award and four Gold Medals from the Society of Illustrators, and his bookEnfantillageswon a BolognaRagazzi Award. In 2018, Canada Post issued a Grard DuBois stamp as part of their Great Canadian Illustrators series. Grard currently lives in Montral, Canada.