The Other Side of the Valley

The enchanting story of Pip and the grand yet lonely valley where he lived, and the comfort zone he stepped out of.

This is the second story from incredible author-illustrator Ashling Lindsay after the release of bestselling An Unexpected Thing in 2022.

Pip lived all alone on one side of a beautiful, wide valley. And he had absolutely everything he needed.

Every morning he drank his tea, watered his plants, and checked his mailbox for letters.

And every night, he sat and looked out into the deep dark sky at the planets, comets, and stars. And sometimes, it made him feel quite small.

Until one day, a leaf fluttered in through Pip’s open window. He looked at it. It was not an ordinary leaf--it certainly didn’t belong to any of the trees on his side of the valley. It shimmered and shone in the sunlight and was unlike anything Pip had ever seen before!

But where did it come from? Pip peered out of his window and wondered... maybe there was something more on the other side of the Valley after all.

This is a meaningful picture book all about travel, exploration, and trying new things, encouraging little ones who may be stuck in their ways to venture out of their comfort zones. Whether it’s trying new foods, reading new books, or preparing to go to a new school, there’s something for all readers to take away from this sweet fable.

Ashling Lindsay is an illustrator from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The first book she illustrated was called The Night Box and was written by Louise Greig. It has sold in 10 territories, been nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Illustration award and many other prestigious prizes.