Baxter In The Boreal
Baxter in the Boreal is a children’s graphic novel about a small dog exploring the Boreal Forest, where animals help teach him about nature and the world around him. Through simple storytelling and expressive drawings, the book encourages young readers to care about the environment and the beauty of the wild.
A Story Worth Sharing…
Baxter, a curious dog who sets out to explore the boreal forest behind his home. He soon encounters a world alive with many different species; each one uniquely connected to the forest. Baxter listens and learns how each animal shares a story of how they help to keep the forest in balance.
As Baxter travels deeper into the boreal he discovers that something isn’t right, something has clearly gone wrong. With the help of a fellow canine species, he is shown that there can be hope. Baxter learns the story of the boreal forest that needs to be told beyond the trees.
A thoughtful story about sustainability, the boreal forest and the wild we share.
The Boreal Forest
What’s the big deal with the boreal forest? This amazing, beautiful ecosystem also known as taiga wraps around the whole globe in the northern hemisphere crossing Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia and Russia. It acts as a huge carbon bank for the planet, filters much of the earth’s water through the many lakes, streams and wetlands and is home to an abundance wildlife that have adapted to live there. Many species also pass through the boreal, including close to 300 different kinds of birds. One could consider the boreal forest as a big giant nursery for wildlife big and small, offering the ideal habitat for nature to thrive. The boreal forest is one of these critical environments that deserves attention and safeguards to protect it against exploitation through logging, mining and dwindling habitat.
Sadly, many don’t even know this forest exists.
How can we protect something we don’t even know exists? For over 20 years, I have explored and documented the Boreal Forest through photography, drawings, and paintings, traveling from Alaska across Canada and the Nordic countries to share the story of these remote wild spaces. Baxter in the Boreal was inspired by these journeys and the hope that readers will better understand and protect the landscapes we all depend on.
A Story for Young Readers, With a Message for All Ages
More than a children’s graphic novel, Baxter in the Boreal creates a shared reading experience that sparks curiosity, conversation, and connection to the natural world. With expressive artwork and an engaging visual narrative, the book offers families an accessible and meaningful way to explore the beauty and importance of the Boreal Forest together.
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