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The Lonely Mailman (Whispers in the Forest) Hardcover – Picture Book, April 11, 2017

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 345 ratings

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Winner at the 2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards and the 2017 International Latino Book Awards. This touching story of friendship and love will delight readers and letter writers of all ages who will find that many times the most wonderful is found where we least imagine.

Every day, an old mailman rides his bicycle through the forest delivering letters to the local animals. These letters seem to have magic in them, as they always help resolve misunderstandings, exchange invitations to dinner or tea, and form friendships. The animals are always eager to find out what message will the mailman be giving them, and everyone is delighted with these letters. In the forest, there are fewer arguments, and harmony reigns. What nobody knows is that every night the dedicated postman writes each letter one by one, thinking carefully about what to write and who it will be addressed to. In fact, he is the only one who has no correspondence. Until one day he receives a very special letter in his mailbox.

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PreS-Gr 2—Against the orange sky of sunrise, an industrious mailman (a badger) climbs onto his bicycle and begins his day. Once his bag is emptied, the content of each typed letter hovers above the forest animal recipient: apologies, invitations, cleared up misunderstandings—all thoughtful and full of feeling. Through it all, the mailman doesn't say very much. His solitary aura gives the impression that he is a lonely figure who has little effect on his surroundings—until readers follow him home at the end of the day and discover a typewriter on his table. The warmly painted illustrations enhance this sweet mystery, and the close-up of the badger realizing that his secret is out and appreciated is especially heartfelt. VERDICT A satisfying tale about a character so woven into the fabric of the day-to-day that the full extent of his impact goes unnoticed until, thanks to an observant mouse, it is recognized. A lovely choice for most shelves.—Joanna K. Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library

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"Galán (It’s a Pain to Be a Princess!) creates an enchanting forest community; crisp blue day gives way to a spectacular sunset and a night lit by candles that cast a furious orange glow. (…)Isern (Bear Wants to Fly) makes plain that the first steps to building community can be as simple as reaching out." ―Publishers Weekly

"A loving tribute to problem-solvers, quarrel menders, and peacemakers." ―Kirkus Reviews

"(...) Isern's cute-and-fuzzy story includes the text of the letters, which are full of invitations, apologies, and considerate sentiments. Galan's whimsical, richly painted scenes of expressive, nattily dressed forest denizens exude warmth, and as the sun sets on the mailman's day, the sky is filled with brilliant color, and the foreground scenes are thrown into sharp silhouette. A sweet story of generosity and sowing seeds of friendship." ―Booklist

"A satisfying tale about a character so woven into the fabric of the day-to-day that the full extent of his impact goes unnoticed until, thanks to an observant mouse, it is recognized. A lovely choice for most shelves." ―School Library Journal

"Friendship, solidarity, and other values ​​are present throughout history. A delicate picture book, with warm illustrations full of details, where the reader can browse through the letters that each animal receives." ―Canal Lector

"A book about friendship, solidarity, and other values. A delicate text by Susanna Isern with beautiful warm and very autumnal illustrations, printed in a sustainable way and on stone paper, a Cuento de Luz’s bet that we love." ―El País

"The Lonely Mailman makes us reflect on how important it is to take care of the needs of each other so that we can coexist peacefully and satisfactorily in the world, in the space we share. A picture book to talk about generosity, affection, the importance of living serenely to enjoy life while recognizing the limits of one's freedom and the freedom of others." ―Literatura Respetuosa

"A story that shows us the importance of empathy and the ability to put oneself in the place of the other, fundamental when it comes to sharing spaces with others." ―Apegoyliteratura

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cuento de Luz; 1st edition (April 11, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 28 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8416147981
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8416147984
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD610L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.4 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Susanna Isern creció rodeada de las montañas del Pirineo. De pequeña lo que más le gustaba era correr de acá para allá mientras descubría insectos increíbles y ayudaba a animalitos enfermos o en peligro. Fue en esa época que algunos de aquellos animales comenzaron a contarle cuentos al oído, los cuales escribía rápidamente en una libreta que llevaba siempre encima.

En la actualidad, las historias surgen de la forma más inesperada: algunas llaman a la puerta, otras las encuentra escondidas debajo de la cama o nadando en el café con leche, aunque la mayoría aparecen como mariposas que pilla al vuelo.

Desde que publicó "¡Pilú, Pilú!", su primer álbum ilustrado, en primavera de 2011, decenas de libros infantiles han visto la luz. La mayoría de sus obras se comercializan internacionalmente y pueden encontrarse, además de en braille, en más de una docena de idiomas: español, catalán, gallego, euskera, inglés, francés, alemán, italiano, portugués, polaco, ruso, rumano, árabe, chino, holandés, croato, esloveno, eslovaco, húngaro, ucraniano y coreano.

Entre sus álbumes destacan por su gran acogida entre sus lectores "Los Quebrantasueños", "Durmiendo con Mamá", "El Emocionómetro del Inspector Drilo", "Daniela Pirata", "El gran libro de los Superpoderes" y "Esto no es una selva". Y por sus premios y reconocimientos "La música del mar" medalla de oro en la categoría de libros escritos en español "Cartas en el bosque" medalla de plata en la categoría picture book - 4-8 years old en los Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2017. "El momento perfecto" finalista en el premio Libro Kiriko 2016. "What are you scared of, Little Mouse?" (¿De qué tienes miedo, Ratoncito?) premiado con Medalla de Plata en los Moonbeam Children's Books Award 2015 de EE.UU., en la categoría picture book - preschool. Y "The Magic Ball of Wool" (El Ovillo Mágico), premiado con Medalla de Plata en la categoría de mejor álbum ilustrado de 4 a 8 años en los Moonbeam Children´s Book Awards 2013 de EE.UU.

"El Emocionómetro del Inspector Drilo" de Nube Ocho ediciones y "Olivia y las plumas" de Kireei editorial han sido llevados al teatro a nivel nacional e internacional.

Actualmente reside en Santander. Compatibiliza su pasión por la escritura con la Psicología. Dirige el sello editorial Tierra de MU y es profesora de Psicología del Aprendizaje en la Universidad Europea del Atlántico.

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Customers find the illustrations beautiful and heartwarming. They describe the story as lovely, interesting, and sweet. Readers appreciate the luxurious and eco-friendly pages. They find the book fun and enjoyable for older children. The message is considered a good one for kids to learn about kindness. Overall, customers find it an easy read that children can enjoy and learn from.

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Customers enjoy the illustrations in the book. They find the illustrations beautiful and heartwarming, with charming characters. Readers describe the book as fun and well-written.

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"This book is such a cute store. Being home all the time, my child looks forward to the mailman coming to check the mail with me...." Read more

"...characters, great story with a good message for kids, and is really nicely illustrated." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story. They find it lovely, cute, and interesting. The ending is sweet.

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Customers enjoy the book's feel. They find the pages luxurious and eco-friendly. The story is gentle and lovely, with a nice message.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
    My grandchildren and I enjoy this story no matter how many times we read it. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and the story is one that deals with the unselfish acts of this postman. The ending is so sweet. I’m
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023
    I feel like I bought a really fancy book. Are the pages made with some kind of fibrous velum? They feel super high quality and the illustrations are gorgeous. I got weepy at the end. What a lovely story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020
    This book is such a cute store. Being home all the time, my child looks forward to the mailman coming to check the mail with me. This book was a cute story about a mailman. One of my child’s favorites right now
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2020
    The Lonely Mailman is a sweet book about a mailman who tirelessly delivers letter to all of the other animals in the forest. He never gets any mail....until
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2017
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    This is an unusual book. I personally neither like nor dislike it but my kids have wanted to read it several times and that's a glowing recommendation from them. It's growing on me but I found the book rather odd the first time I read it. There's a mailman who rides around giving letters to other animals. Lo and behold he was writing the letters and the animals write some to him to be nice. It's a plot that my five year old can follow, my three year old sort of follows, and my one year old doesn't get at all. The pictures are well done but know that they are not the typical bright and bubbly kids book illustrations. I like this about it since it's something different but some may prefer something with more visual contrast if they're reading it to infants or young toddlers.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2021
    Such a sweet story. The good we do doesn't have to be loud or open. Small and simple acts of good are deeply beneficial.

    The paper is made from stone! I'm wondering how well that will hold up compared to other books. I have some notebooks out of the same type of paper and really like them.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020
    Great book, really fun and very interesting.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2018
    My 3 and 1/2 year old loves this book. It has lots of nice characters, great story with a good message for kids, and is really nicely illustrated.
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  • Armando M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro hermoso
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 27, 2024
    Esta muy lindo el cuento, creo yo que los adultos se emocionan más que los niños. Lo recomiendo <3
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    5.0 out of 5 stars beau livre bien illustré, jolie histoire
    Reviewed in France on January 26, 2021
    Livre magnifique, très bien illustré, une belle histoire. Ma fille de 3 ans et demi adore ce livre, nous le lisons tous les soirs !
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