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Fraser the Forest Ranger is a sweet story that follows Fraser as he leaves the forest in search of a friend. Fraser loves his job as a forest ranger where he tends to the trees and watches the animals, but he yearns for a real friend. Fraser decides to leave the forest to find a friend. He embarks on adventures to the beach, the zoo, and the city, searching for someone to connect with. However, the beach is too hot, the zoo makes him miss his animal friends in the forest and the city folks are too busy to pay attention to him. Disheartened, Fraser begins to think he might be destined for solitude.
Just as hope seems lost, Fraser takes a wrong turn and stumbles upon something unexpected.

Matthew Schufman's illustration style is charming, and I like how he differentiates the forest scenes from the city ones with the use of color.

The book is a great reminder of the importance of friendship, and sometimes making a connection requires stepping into the unknown.