Reseña del libro "Phyllis of the Forest (en Inglés)"
A girl in the wild can be anything . . .
Summer in the city is full of places where Phyllis isn’t welcome. People stare. Whispers follow. Sometimes it feels like the world has already decided who Phyllis is and what she can do.
But Phyllis has a secret: a forest in a park near the heart of the city where she climbs trees, catches fish, and swims like a mermaid. Dragonflies skim the ponds, salamanders lurk under damp logs, and orange-bellied turtles bask on the banks of sun-dappled streams.
Here, Phyllis finds not just an escape, but the power to define who she is and what she stands for. In nature, the only limit is her imagination.
Based on the childhood memories of North Minneapolis resident Phyllis Chatham in collaboration with the Loppet, this beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates the healing power of nature, inviting readers to discover belonging in unexpected places and embrace the courage it takes to truly know yourself.
Phyllis faces stares and whispers in the city. But in a forest near her home, she climbs trees, catches fish, and becomes whoever she imagines—a mermaid, a fairy, a knight. Based on the childhood of North Minneapolis resident Phyllis Chatham, this is a story about finding freedom in nature.
In collaboration with the Loppet, Little Digital presents Phyllis of the Forest—a stunning picture book that invites readers into the childhood world of North Minneapolis resident Phyllis Chatham.
Growing up as a young Black girl in the city, Phyllis faced prejudice, racism, and constant pressure to fit into the world’s narrow expectations. But Phyllis had a secret: a forest in a park near the heart of the city where she could climb trees, catch fish, and swim in a lake. A place where she could become a mermaid, a fairy, or whatever she could imagine. In nature, Phyllis found not just an escape from the world around her, but the power to define who she is.
With lyrical prose and whimsical illustrations by Minnesota-based author/illustrator Lauren Kukla, Phyllis of the Forest celebrates the transformative relationship between children and the natural world. It’s a story about reclaiming a sense of place in a world that can feel limiting, and growing into your own identity in an environment that lets you breathe.
Perfect for readers ages 4–8, this book opens vital conversations about self-acceptance, systemic barriers, and the healing power of nature. More than just a story, it’s an invitation for all children to find their own “forest”—that place where they can be wild, free, and unapologetically themselves.
