Lost and alone, a young boy enters the forest not knowing the path that lies before him. He meets a figure called Emptiness who guides him on his way. Together they find keepsakes deep in the forest that trigger memories, both good and bad. As he moves closer to the sun-filled meadow on the other side of the forest, the boy learns that to be truly happy, he must embrace his past. A powerful and moving tale about the importance of memories in the winding journey of life.
Merit Award, 9th Hiii International Illustration Competition 2022
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Yijing is a London-based Chinese author-illustrator, specializing in hand-drawn pencil and watercolour illustrations. She has received the highly commended honour in the UK Faber Andlyn Prize.
“A dreamy tale about healing and the special way our memories can help us navigate change, Through The Forest is a beautiful story to share with any child but especially those dealing with a loss or transition”
-BookTrust
"Wonderfully easy to read yet deeply thoughtful, this story leads gently through some of life's tougher moments. Collecting memories to cherish and hold has never felt more important"
-ESEA Book Love
"For anyone who has ever felt lost, (I think all of us at one time), this book is for you. Through the Forest is a beautifully illustrated and gently told, yet powerful story demonstrating the importance of memories and positivity as we journey through this thing called life."
-Alexis Filby, Book Monsters
