Through the Forest

Walking through a dark forest, a young boy learns to treasure his memories and find his true path.

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 tale about the importance of memories in the winding journey of life.

"[A] soothing message for those in need of direction."—Publishers Weekly

"This comforting metaphorical picture book starts after a tough childhood event and emphasizes its meanings via sparse, affecting illustrations."—Foreword Reviews

"The puffy guide projects nonthreatening safety, which helps the boy find his way to self-discovery."—Booklist

Yijing Li is a London-based Chinese author-illustrator, specializing in hand-drawn pencil and watercolor illustrations. Yijing has received the highly commended honor in the UK, the Faber Andlyn Prize.