Sylvanor

"The forest that reveals its paths to those who know how to listen"

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About the Book

Sylvanor is a magical forest that is never the same. A living labyrinth - intricate, ever-changing, and full of paths that constantly shift. Every day it rearranges itself: trails move, trees quietly swap places, and sounds ring differently than yesterday.

You cannot find your way through Sylvanor with your eyes or a map. You find it only when you stop and begin to listen. The trees speak to travellers through sounds — the deep hum of trunks, the rustle of leaves, the chirping of birds, and a gentle vibration beneath your feet.

Sylvanor teaches wisdom. Not the kind you write in a notebook, but the kind that grows inside you. It teaches patience, calm, and the understanding that sometimes it is better to be quiet and listen than to speak right away.

Written for children ages 6 and up, but its message speaks to adults who want to learn to listen again.

Emblem of the children's book Sylvanor, a magical forest in a golden circle

The World of Beastorie

Sylvanor is just one part of a world called Beastorie. Beyond it lie six other realms, each with its own voice, colour, and character.

Sylvanor

The Forest of Listening — a living labyrinth that reveals its paths to those who listen.

Olyrion

Land of Deep Waters — hiding secrets, questions, and answers.

Pyrrath

The Fiery Plains — a land of fire, warmth, and the power to transform.

Noxmar

Realm of Shadows and Dreams — teaches acceptance of fear and endings.

Sahariel

Golden Sands — a reminder that true value cannot be seen with the eyes.

Aurethys

Land of Wind and Sky — teaches freedom, dreams, and the desire to fly higher.

Drakemount

Mountains of Strength — a reflection of the desire for enduring strength.

Creatures of Sylvanor

Tarnen, Guardian of the Threshold, a creature from the children's fantasy book Sylvanor

Tarnen

Guardian of the Threshold

Ancient ancestors: wolf, stag, eagle, dragon echo

When Tarnen appears, the forest falls silent and the ground grows heavy. To pass, one must first look within.

Stínolišek, Guide Between Steps, a creature from the children's fantasy book Sylvanor

Stínolišek

Guide Between Steps

Ancient ancestors: owl, fox, deer

Stínolišek does not show the way on a map, but in the mind and heart. Those who meet him can see their own steps reflected in his eyes.

Lurein, the Weaver, a creature from the children's fantasy book Sylvanor

Lurein

Weaver

Ancient ancestors: snail, snake, swan

Lurein reminds us that sometimes it is okay to go slowly and let go of what we no longer need. Where he passes, the grass straightens and the forest quietly breathes in.

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Sylvanor is not a forest where you learn from books. You learn differently. By slowing down, listening closely, and noticing what is happening around you. Those who rush easily get lost, but those who listen begin to understand the forest.

At night, Sylvanor is never truly dark. Mushrooms, flowers, and vines glow with soft light, as if the forest holds stars in its palms. And when you touch the bark of a tree, you feel a gentle trembling, as though the forest is quietly laughing.

What Readers Say

"My daughter (8) fell in love with Stínolišek — she says he helps her think before she acts. And the Legend of Sevelníček's Melody is our favourite bedtime story."

— Jana K., mother

"My son wants to know everything about Beastorie — he draws maps of the realms, invents his own Weavers, and keeps asking if there will be a sequel. Seven realms aren't enough for him."

— Petr M., father

"I bought it for my niece, but read it cover to cover myself. Tarnen, who waits until you look within — that's not just for children. This book teaches adults to slow down too."

— Marie S.

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Sylvanor is a children's fantasy book for ages 6 and up. It comes as a PDF e-book in English or Czech, ready to download right after purchase. The story of the magical forest teaches children to listen, slow down, and notice the world around them — a lovely bedtime read.

About the Author

Lenka Vavrisová is the creator of the world of Beastorie. Sylvanor was born from the desire to create a story that teaches children to listen - to themselves, to others, and to the world around them.