Journey to the Evergreen Forest
A tribute to Finland’s ancient forests.
On the pages of this stunning children’s picture book, the magic of the forest and its inhabitants are brought to life by author Johanna Lumme who is also known for her picture book series Jungle Crew.
Fox wakes up to a strange thundering sound. Together with his new friend Moth, the two embark on a journey to see what is ongoing in the forest. To his horror, Fox discovers that his beloved blueberry forest has been destroyed. All the trees have been cut down. As they try to make everything right, Fox and Moth encounter many forest animals, big and small. Little by little, they realise that each of them has a purpose and a mission in the forest. And they are all needed to restore the forest.
Johanna Lumme captures the spirit of the evergreen through her thoughtful story and beautifully detailed illustrations.
info
Year of publication
2024
Original title
Matka ikimetsän sydämeen
Page count
40
Original publisher
Otava
Original language of publication
Finnish
Reviews
Arvid Lydecken Prize Jury
“Fox wants to go to the blueberry forest, but the blueberries are gone. Part of the forest has vanished. What has happened to his forest? Together with Moth, Fox sets out to find out what is going on. Journey to the Evergreen Forest is a beautiful story abouy biodiversity, circulation and irreplaceability. It reminds us that even the smallest things matter and that everything in nature affects everything else. At the end of the story, Fox and the Moth discover that the forest is growing again, not in the same way but in some form. Fox realises that the forest is not mine but ours, shared by all.”
Awards & Nominations
Nominations
Arvid Lydecken Prize
2025
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