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If You Go Down to the Woods Today
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Series: Brown Bear Wood
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Experience the everyday wonder of nature in this first book of poetry, exploring a magical woodland year.
Experience the everyday wonder of nature in this first book of poetry, exploring a magical woodland year.
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Experience the everyday wonder of nature in this first book of poetry, exploring a magical woodland year
My woodland’s full of animals,
of every different kind.
So shall we stay here for a while
and see what we can find?
Experience the everyday wonder of nature in this first book of poetry, exploring a magical woodland year. With poems by acclaimed writer Rachel Piercey, join Bear on his journey from spring to winter with lots of friends to meet, places to explore, and things to spot along the way.
Series: Brown Bear Wood
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Brown Bear Wood: Colouring and Spotting Book
Join the fun in Brown Bear Wood: Colouring and Spotting Book with this enchanting colouring and spotting book. Each double page spread includes a list of things to find and colour, then prompts you to colour in the rest of the scene to bring the woodland world to life. Each sheet is perforated and printed on one side only for...Paperback$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Brown Bear Wood: I Love You Always
A heartwarming animal rhyming story with the 'ahh' factor from the bestselling Brown Bear Wood series. Join Bear and Papa Bear as they spend a glorious day together in the woods. As Bear finds and counts one hundred hearts gifted from his dad, a child can join along, too, as the gentle, rhyming text reinforces the importance of being yourself...Hardback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Brown Bear Wood: It’s Busy Down in the Woods Today
Hello! Come in! You're right on time: our day has just begun.And I can tell it's going to be a lovely, busy one... Enter the charming world of Brown Bear Wood and find out how everyone spends their days. Visit the school, the bakery, the greengrocers, and many more fun and exciting places in this classic picture book that teaches...Hardback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Brown Bear Wood: Christmas is Coming to Town!
Welcome friend to Christmas Street.Your timing's oh so good.Our Christmas countdown has begun -so let's explore the wood... Count down to Christmas with Bear and his woodland friends in this spectacular advent calendar book - with surprises hidden under 24 doors, festive activities to enjoy as a family, and a magical fold-out village to display. Every day of December brings...Hardback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Brown Bear Wood: New Baby Bunny
Today's a very special day:a new arrival's on the way! Hoppy news! Bunny's getting a new sibling! Help Bunny prepare for their arrival in this gentle board book which celebrates welcoming a new family member to the burrow. With sweet rhyming text and an interactive search and find element, this is the perfect book to read with little ones to...Board book$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Grand Old Oak and the Birthday Ball
PRAISE FOR BROWN BEAR WOOD: 'A simple yet magical first book of poetry' - The Telegraph With its gnarled trunk, giant branches and glossy leaves, Grand Old Oak is Bear's favourite tree in the woodland. So 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,...Hardback$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Wisdom of the Woods
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...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Keeping Cosy and Snuggling Up
Join the animals of Brown Bear Wood as they harness hygge. Bear feels it when he is snuggled under a blanket with Papa Bear; Professor Owl feels it when she's enjoying a steaming mug of hot chocolate. For the little Fawns, it's the crisp blue mornings when the light through the woodland is just right. Set to calming rhyming text,...Board book$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Let's Go On a Nature Hunt
Players take it in turns to flip over tiles showing seasonal things, from rabbits in spring to ice creams in summer, squirrels in autumn to hot chocolate in winter. If they match the pictures on their nature hunt list, they add it to their card. The winner is the first player to fill their card with all the items on...Game$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
If You Go Down to the Woods Today
Experience the everyday wonder of nature in this first book of poetry, exploring a magical woodland year My woodland’s full of animals, of every different kind. So shall we stay here for a while and see what we can find? Experience the everyday wonder of nature in this first book of poetry, exploring a magical woodland year. With poems by...Hardback$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Brown Bear Wood: Here We Go Round the Woodland Year
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Bunny's Birthday Puzzle
Enter Brown Bear Wood with this stunning 100-piece jigsaw puzzle. It's Bunny's Birthday Puzzle! Featuring stunning artwork of a woodland scene, this jigsaw puzzle will open your eyes to new ways of seeing the natural world around you. Be amazed, piece by piece, as the wonders of Brown Bear Wood unfold. Including a fold-out poster which can be used as...Jigsaw$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
If You Go Down to the Woods Today by Rachel Piercey is praised for being an engaging and interactive exploration of nature. It is lauded for its simple, magical approach to introducing poetry to young children, making it a charming choice that's likely to become a favourite. The book's appeal is underscored by accolades, such as being named the Independent’s Best Kids Poetry Book of 2021.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781913520052
Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 March 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Magic Cat Publishing
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Freya Hartas
- Illustrated by Freya Hartas
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 265.0mm
Height: 317.0mm
Weight: 600g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Rachel Piercey is a London-based poet, editor and tutor who also writes for children. Her poems have been published in magazines including The Poetry Review, The Rialto, Magma, Poetry News, The Interpreter’s House, The Tangerine, Poems in Which, The Scores and Butcher’s Dog, as well as three pamphlets, The Flower and the Plough, Rivers Wanted and Disappointing Alice. Rachel regularly visits schools, libraries and festivals to read and perform her work, encouraging children to appreciate poetry and feel empowered to write their own.
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.
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Brown Bear Wood: I Love You Always
A heartwarming animal rhyming story with the 'ahh' factor from the bestselling Brown Bear Wood series. Join Bear and Papa Bear as they spend a glorious day together in the woods. As Bear finds and counts one hundred hearts gifted from his dad, a child can join along, too, as the gentle, rhyming text reinforces the importance of being yourself...Hardback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Brown Bear Wood: It’s Busy Down in the Woods Today
Hello! Come in! You're right on time: our day has just begun.And I can tell it's going to be a lovely, busy one... Enter the charming world of Brown Bear Wood and find out how everyone spends their days. Visit the school, the bakery, the greengrocers, and many more fun and exciting places in this classic picture book that teaches...Hardback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Brown Bear Wood: Christmas is Coming to Town!
Welcome friend to Christmas Street.Your timing's oh so good.Our Christmas countdown has begun -so let's explore the wood... Count down to Christmas with Bear and his woodland friends in this spectacular advent calendar book - with surprises hidden under 24 doors, festive activities to enjoy as a family, and a magical fold-out village to display. Every day of December brings...Hardback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Brown Bear Wood: New Baby Bunny
Today's a very special day:a new arrival's on the way! Hoppy news! Bunny's getting a new sibling! Help Bunny prepare for their arrival in this gentle board book which celebrates welcoming a new family member to the burrow. With sweet rhyming text and an interactive search and find element, this is the perfect book to read with little ones to...Board book$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Grand Old Oak and the Birthday Ball
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Keeping Cosy and Snuggling Up
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Wisdom of the Woods
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