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 ancient 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.
This pocket-sized poetry book is perfect for children aged 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
? Gorgeous illustrations from bestselling artist Freya Hartas
? Stunning pocket-sized case with gold foil on the cover
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
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Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für Kinder
Interest Age: From 4 to 6 years
Maße
Höhe: 207 mm
Breite: 164 mm
Dicke: 16 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-915569-61-5 (9781915569615)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Rachel Piercey is a London-based poet, editor and tutor who also writes for children. She studied English Literature at St Hugh's College, Oxford, and has an MA in Creative Writing from Royal Holloway. Her poems for adults have been published in various magazines and anthologies, and she is also the editor of Tyger Tyger Magazine, an online journal of new poems for children. The Brown Bear Woods series have been translated into twenty-seven languages.
Freya 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. She has worked on picture books and several classic chapter book illustrations for older children.
