Wally has a very important job. He is Faraway Forest’s mail carrier! Everyone depends on him to get their mail — “Rain, sleet, snow or shine! Every house, every time!”

Bo is Wally’s best pal. She helps Wally deliver mail and makes Wally’s favorite snack, peanut butter and marshmallow sandwiches. 

“This book has my stamp of approval! First-class delivery!”

―Ben Clanton, author of the New York Times bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series

Learn More about The Faraway Forest: Wally’s Route 

Welcome to Faraway Forest, a magical woodland village home to an assortment of adorable animal characters, including a sweet and dedicated raccoon named Wally and a loyal white rabbit named Bo. Perfect for kids who love Animal Crossing!

A colorful cast of animal friends stars in this charming new young readers’ graphic novel series by award-winning author-illustrator Debbie Fong.

Wally, the Faraway Forest’s mail carrier, always tries his best. In addition to delivering packages of every shape and size, he and Bo, his best friend, also deliver kindness and a helping hand along the way. But can they win over their grumpiest neighbor, the cantankerous Mr. Sternbill? Wally and Bo are definitely going to try!

Follow this pair of friends as they discover the power of kindness and community in the first book in The Faraway Forest series.

Praise for The Faraway Forest! 

“This book has my stamp of approval! First-class delivery!” 

―Ben Clanton, author of the New York Times bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series

“An imaginary world so sweet and cozy that you’ll never want to leave.” 

―Andy Runton, creator of the Eisner award–winning Owly

“This book is like a warm hug! I wish to move to the Faraway Forest.” 

―Alina Tysoe, creator of The Great Puptective

“I want a mailbox on Wally’s route.” 

―Mika Song, creator of the Eisner nominated Donut Feed the Squirrels

“A charming, cozy comic featuring kind-hearted critters and adorable artwork, The Faraway Forest is the perfect package!”

―Jen de Oliveira, creator of Reggie: Kid Penguin

“A great tale about the importance of knowing the members of our community.”

―Leigh Luna, creator of Clementine Fox and the Great Island Adventure

Debbie Fong is a rising children’s book star. The first book she illustrated, How to Be a Person (2020), was a strong seller and her first middle grade graphic novel, Next Stop (2024), which she also wrote, is a 2025 Eisner Award nominee and received four starred reviews. Her comic Greenhouse (2018) was nominated for an Ignatz Award and won a Broken Frontier award that same year. She is also the artist behind POMMO Press, an online art shop selling prints, stationery, and other fun goods. Debbie lives in Brooklyn. You can follow her @debbiefongdraws.

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