Big Picture Press
Forest of Dreams | Hardcover | Children's Book
Forest of Dreams | Hardcover | Children's Book
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The Forest of Dreams is a captivating picture book that takes readers on a magical journey through the imagination of a young girl. With just a pinch of will and creativity, she weaves an enchanted forest that grows from the very fabric of her dreams - transforming into a powerful reminder of the limitless magic within our minds. Guided by evocative illustrations and a soothing narrative, Merve Atilgan's spellbinding folktale is a calming adventure perfect for bedtime, sparking colourful dreams and a sense of wonder.
“Thoughtful and intriguing. . . The words have a calming, soothing effect. . . I love it because the artwork is so beautiful. . . Utterly beguiling.”
“This intriguing picture book by the Turkish illustrator Merve Atilgan follows a girl who creates an enchanted forest in her mind. Lush, translucent layers of colour reveal a "secret world": a Turkish version of woodland fairies and magic that feels quite unfamiliar.”
“There is wonder, dancing and celebration of nature in every whimsical journey she makes in this beautifully drawn bedtime story.”
Reading age: 5 years or older
Ideal For: Perfect for 5-7 year old world-weavers, and a forest grown from the fabric of one girl's dreams.
Details: Hardcover | 48 pages | 25.9 × 25.9 × 1.1 cm
About the Creators: Merve Atilgan is an Istanbul-based illustrator and artist specialising in children's book illustration, concept art and character design. A graduate of the Maltepe University Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Animation in Cartoon and Animation, she describes herself as half elf, thirty percent alien and twenty percent earthling with a sprinkle of stardust. With a passion for creating from a young age, Merve has worked as a freelance illustrator for children's books, posters and magazines. Her debut author-illustrated picture book, The Forest of Dreams was published in Turkish and was selected as a finalist for the 2023 Golden Pinwheel Awards.
Publication details
- Published
- 2025
- Publisher
- Big Picture Press
