Welcome friends and settle in there's lots to do and see as I tell you the story of our oldest, wisest tree... With its gnarled trunk, giant branches and glossy leaves, Grand Old Oak is Bear's favourite tree in the woodland. When Bear learns that Oak is five hundred years old, he decides to plan an extra-special birthday ball. In this first storybook of poetry, join Bear and his friends through the seasons as they prepare a magical birthday party, with lots of things to spot along the way. * An immersive, cosy world that encourages little ones to look at nature around them and step into a world of imaginative play, where animals do just as a child would: play games, enjoy a party, go on a picnic and experience each season of life * Engaging spotting activity for young children, with spreads themed around Oak's birthday party set in the magical woodland, and a familiar cast of woodland friends to follow * A sure hit for fans of the well-loved first book in the series, If You Go Down to the Woods Today * Perfect birthday gift book which builds an immersive, tender world and encourages the reader to look at the natural world around them with wonder and delight Words of praise for The Brown Bear Wood Series "A simple introduction to poetry, perfectly aimed at young children, that will be loved and enjoyed for a long time." - 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

Welcome friends and settle in:
there's lots to do and see
as I tell you the story
of our oldest, wisest tree...

About the Author
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 illustrator specialising in children's books. She lives in the vibrant city of Bristol with her partner and their ancient black cat Katsu and works from her cosy, cluttered desk in a shared studio down the road. 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.

Reviews
Praise for Brown Bear Wood: "A simple introduction to poetry, perfectly aimed at young children, that will be loved and enjoyed for a long time."', The Independent, Independent's Best Kids Poetry Book 2021 'One to watch', Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times 'A tour de force of interactive two-dimensional nature', Kirkus starred review 'A simple yet magical first book of poetry', The Telegraph



Book Information
ISBN 9781913520854
Author Rachel Piercey
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Magic Cat Publishing
Publisher Magic Cat Publishing