First published 2016
Freya Graham sets out on a woodland walk with a mission. She wants to fill her backyard pool party with guests, so she stops to invite every creature she encounters. When she discovers baby orangutans and squirrels stranded on one side of a ravine, Freya doesn't just extend an invitation. She teams up with a bald eagle to construct a rope bridge, ensuring the little animals can safely cross over. Her problem-solving pays off when party time arrives. Freya's backyard transforms into a joyful gathering spot where woodland animals mingle with her soccer-playing cousins, a visiting mermaid swims alongside forest creatures, and Lorenzo the lizard enjoys scoops of ice cream. The celebration brings together an unlikely mix of guests who might never have met without Freya's generous spirit and creative solutions.
Genres: animals, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: feel-good, heartwarming, whimsical
Tropes: animal-characters, found-family
Setting: Backyard, Woodland
Period: Contemporary
42 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform