Thank You, Forest

– A magical story that resonates with young readers everywhere – Classy hardback about a girl’s defence of the forest – Oratia’s Five Oceans imprint brings new perspectives for readers in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific – From Finland comes this extraordinary picture book about a girl called Spruce who writes in her field book about her favourite place, the forest. When machines, zoning and construction work threaten the forest, she stages a secret protest to save it, helped by a mysterious boy with green eyes and twigs in his hair. He teaches Spruce something special about the forest. Thank you, Forest tells a gentle, magical tale about a deep sense of belonging in nature and the power of imagination. The illustrations and text transcend borders to share a universal message of harmony with our environment.