The Mailbox in the Forest

Written by Kyoko Hara · Illustrated by Kazue Takahashi

A mysterious mailbox sparks an unexpected friendship through letters in the forest.

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74 pages· ~500L

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Bookroo's summary

During a vacation with her grandparents, young Mayu stumbles upon a mysterious mailbox in the forest. Curious, she leaves a letter and is astonished to receive a reply. As letters fly back and forth, a magical friendship blossoms. But who is her secret pen pal? As Mayu uncovers the truth, she learns the joy of connection and creativity. When it's time to leave, they find a surprising way to keep their bond alive. Dive into a whimsical tale of discovery and friendship, where the magic of letters bridges worlds.

From the publisher

While spending a vacation with her grandparents, Mayu, a Japanese first-grader, finds a mysterious mailbox in the forest near their house. She writes a letter and leaves it in the box. The next day she is surprised to find a letter addressed to her. She responds and a friendship develops between the two letter writers. But who could this mysterious friend be? Mayu discovers who he is, and discovers the joys of writing and receiving letters. And when the time comes to go back home, she and her forest friend find an unexpected way to exchange letters and to continue their friendship. Illustrated in the whimsical style that won Kazue Takahashi accolades for her Kuma-Kuma Chan books, The Mailbox in the Forest offers a delightful look into the everyday life of a Japanese girl–with a little magic added!

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