The Magic of This Book
The Enchanted Forest follows a vivacious seven-year-old and her teddy bear on an adventure in an enchanting realm where she learns about the threats her new animal friends face. What inspired the setup of your story?
The Enchanted Forest is a fable filled with magic and enchantment. Ecology is a topic that has always been very close to my heart: the environment, protecting Nature and the Animal Kingdom. One day, I dreamed about this story and decided to write it for children, hoping that, by reading it, they will become more conscientious adults than us.
This was my first published book, with which I celebrated the 30th anniversary of my literary career in 2023, and which has already created thousands of readers.
What were some of the emotional and moral guidelines you followed when developing your characters?
The Enchanted Forest raises awareness for the need to care for and protect Nature, besides highlighting the importance of love and respect for all living beings, be they animals or plants. It is aimed at children, but it can be read at any age and conveys emotion and wonder.
When I wrote it, I tried to make the reader, in this case the child, feel transported to this enchanted forest and feel like they are part of the story. That’s the magic of this book.
What were some educational aspects that were important for you to include in this children’s book?
The Enchanted Forest has an ecological message and alerts children to the problems that Nature and animals face to survive on this planet that was entrusted to human beings. While having fun, children will learn a lot about the lives of animals. It has several contents that can be explored in a school context.
It is very important to me to captivate readers and encourage reading.
What is the next book that you are working on, and when will it be available?
My latest book for children, The Clumsy Little Bat, came out recently in the USA and is already a huge success in Portugal. Frederica is a very special little bat. She is different from the other bats in her family and is not accepted for that reason. In addition to being very distracted and clumsy, she is also a vegetarian.
One day, Frederica decides to go on an adventure. She has exciting experiences and ends up making a very important discovery: the value of friendship!
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As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Isabel Ricardo’s literary debut, ‘The Enchanted Forest’ returns, resplendent with classic illustrations that capture the nostalgic essence of storybook adventures. The English edition of this Portuguese classic is a treasure trove of learning and enchantment, offering families a gateway to discuss our shared responsibility to the Earth’s precious wildlife.
Original source: https://literarytitan.com/2024/04/04/the-magic-of-this-book/
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