The Forest of Dreams
A beautifully illustrated, folktale-inspired journey through a magical forest – perfect for bedtime
$27.97
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2025
Summary
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 a forest that grows from the very fabric of her dreams - transforming into a powerful reminder of the limitless magic within our minds.
Written and illustrated by Merve Atilgan, this captivating folktale takes readers deep into an enchanted forest - where a young girl explores a vibrant ecosyst…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781835873465 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1835873464 |
| Author: | Merve Atilgan |
| Publisher: | Bonnier Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Bonnier Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 259mm x 259mm x 11mm |
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Critics Review
Thoughtful and intriguing… The words have a calming, soothing effect… I love it because the artwork is so beautiful… Utterly beguiling. – Lucy Bannerman * The Times, Children’s Book of the Week *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. – Lucy Bannerman * The Times, Best Children’s Books of 2025 *There is wonder, dancing and celebration of nature in every whimsical journey she makes in this beautifully drawn bedtime story. * Absolutely Education *
About The Author
Merve Atilgan
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, Derin Orman (The Forest of Dreams), was published in Turkish and was selected as a finalist for the 2023 Golden Pinwheel Awards.
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