Discover 40 nature poems to read and treasure in this unmissable sequel to bestselling hit If You Go Down to the Woods Today.
Discover 40 nature poems to read and treasure in this unmissable sequel to bestselling hit If You Go Down to the Woods Today.
The time has come, my little cub,
to pass into your paws
The Wisdom of the Woods -
a book of Nature's magic laws.
Open this sumptuous treasury which has been in Bear's family for generations. Discover 40 poems which conjure the everyday magic of Brown Bear Wood, from the beauty of a butterfly's life cycle to the hidden communications of tree roots in the soil.
Steep yourself deep in the natural world and prepare to be spellbound...
This pocket-sized poetry book for children 4+ features:
- 40 poems, written to be read aloud from acclaimed poet Rachel Piercey
- Promotes a sense of wonder in the natural world as they bear witness to nature's power to amaze, console and bring joy
- New pieces of artwork from bestselling artist Freya Hartas
- Gorgeous pocket-sized case with debossing and gold foil
Praise for If You Go Down to the Woods Today:
'A simple introduction to poetry, perfectly aimed at young children, that will be loved and enjoyed for a long time', The Independent's Best Kids' Poetry Book 2021
'A tour de force of interactive two-dimensional nature', Kirkus starred review
'A simple yet magical first book of poetry', The Telegraph
Rachel Piercey is a freelance poet, editor and tutor. She has co-edited three children's poetry anthologies with the Emma Press and regularly performs her work and runs poetry workshops in primary schools. Rachel's poems for adults have been published in various journals including The Poetry Review, Magma and The Rialto, as well as two pamphlets with the Emma Press and one with HappenStance. She lives in London.
Freya Hartas is a UK based artist specialising in children's books, and the illustrator of the internationally bestselling Slow Down and Brown Bear Wood series. She graduated from Falmouth University with a first-class honours in BA Illustration in 2014. Freya loves to conjure up humorous characters, animals and monsters, creating the most fantastical worlds for them to inhabit and get lost in.
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