Pilu of the Woods

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. Theyre calm and quiet, so different from her own turbulent emotions, which she keeps locked away. When her emotions get the better of her one day, she decides to run away into the woods. There, she meets Pilu, a lost tree spirit who cant find her way back homewhich turns out to be the magnolia grove Willows mom used to take her to. Willow offers to help Pilu, and the two quickly become friends. But the journey is long, and Pilu isnt sure shes ready to return home yetwhich infuriates Willow, whos determined to make up for her own mistakes by getting Pilu back safely. As a storm rages and Willows emotions bubble to the surface, they suddenly take on a physical form, putting both girls in danger and forcing Willow to confront her inner feelings once and for all.