Book description
A heartwarming story of friendship, loss, and finding your way home from
debut author/illustrator Mai K. Nguyen!
Willow loves the woods near her
house. TheyaEURO (TM)re calm and quiet, so different from her own
turbulent emotions, which she keeps locked away. When her emotions get the
better of her one…
Why read it?
1 author picked Pilu of the Woods as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Mai K. Nguyen pairs really tough topics: grief, loss, and overwhelming emotions with beautiful and soothing artwork and a little bit of magic. When Willow gets upset and runs off into the woods she meets Pilu, a lost wood sprite. Together, Willow and Pilu help each other learn to deal with their emotions and find their way home. I love that the reader can learn alongside the characters without feeling like they are being taught a lesson.
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