Our Story
Forest Crossing Friends is a children’s book series and brand that focuses on exploring the natural world one adventure at a time. Childhood should be full of dirt under your fingernails, wandering, discovery, and curiosity.
Whimsical stories, illustrations, and creative products encourage children to slow down, step outside, and build a lifelong appreciation for nature and the outdoors. Throughout FCF products, books, and art, you’ll find themes of friendship, empathy, curiosity, adventure, exploration, appreciation, and acceptance.
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VISION
To foster a childhood rooted in curiosity, connection, and appreciation for the natural world.
MISSION
Forest Crossing Friends inspires children to slow down, get curious, and discover the wonder of the natural world.
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Books and products are added often, so follow along and join our e-mail list if you’re interested in product and book launches, readings, and events. Thank you for your interest and support!
Casey Kelly Pérez is a brand and UI designer with 15+ years of experience with clients from all over North America, focusing primarily on branding, visual identity, packaging, and UI design.
Casey loves the woods, skiing, mountain biking, golfing, running, and spending time with her husband and children.
How Forest Crossing Friends Came to Life
After a move in 2021, Casey found herself rummaging through a memory box, where she uncovered several old, handmade books that shared her desire to be an author and an illustrator when she grew up.
So why not go for it? Enter Forest Crossing Friends, a passion project where she continues to write, illustrate, self-publish, and create products children inspired by the outdoors. Casey enjoys school visits and sharing her brand and products with others in hope that the brand will inspire passion for nature and bring empathy to our world.
