The Great Egg Hunt

by Rachel Piercey

Published 3 March 2022

Follow Bear as he sets off on an exciting Easter egg hunt adventure with his friends in the forest. Can you help them?

Set to rollicking rhyming text with 100 eggs to find and count.

The perfect Easter gift – full of the joys of Spring!


The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Rachel Piercey

Published 13 October 2022

Follow Bear as he sets off on a festive Christmas present hunt adventure with his friends in the forest. Can you help them?

Set to rollicking rhyming song with twelve presents to find and count.

The perfect Christmas gift – full of the joys of Winter!


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

I Love You Always

by Rachel Piercey

Published 18 January 2024
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 and being comfortable in your own skin. No matter what Bear does or who is he, Papa Bear loves him unconditionally.

This board book for children ages 2+ features:
-A gorgeous cover with red foil
-100 hearts to find and count
-Gentle, rhyming text from acclaimed poet Rachel Piercey
-Intricate illustrations from bestselling artist Freya Hartas, little ones will find new things to spot every time

Celebrating the unconditional love between a parent and child, this chunky board book makes a wonderful gift or is perfect for sharing with your special little person as part of daily affirmations.

Look out for other board books in the Brown Bear Wood series, The Great Egg Hunt and Twelve Days of Christmas.

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 Independents Best Kids' Poetry Book 2021


'A simple yet magical first book of poetry', The Telegraph

Wisdom of the Woods

by Rachel Piercey

Published 7 November 2024
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

Keeping Cosy and Snuggling Up

by Rachel Piercey

Published 24 October 2024
A snug-rhyming story set in Brown Bear Wood with 100 cosy things to find.

Join the animals in Brown Bear Wood as they keep cosy. Bear keeps cosy by snuggling under a blanket with Papa Bear; Professor Owl keeps cosy by drinking a steaming mug of hot cocoa. For the Little Fawns, it's reading a book by the fire on a crisp winter's day.

Set to calming rhyming text, with 100 cosy things to spot, this chunky board book makes a wonderful winter gift and is perfect for sharing with your special little person as you snuggle up for bedtime.

This board book for children ages 2+ features:
· A gorgeous cover with gold foil
· 100 cosy things to find and count
· Gentle, rhyming text from acclaimed poet Rachel Piercey
· Intricate illustrations from bestselling artist Freya Hartas - little ones will find new things to spot every time

Look out for other board books in the Brown Bear Wood series, The Great Egg Hunt, I Love You Always and Twelve Days of Christmas.

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

New Baby Bunny

by Rachel Piercey

Published 10 April 2025
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 help them feel excited about welcoming a new sibling.

- Look out for other board books in the Brown Bear Wood series: The Great Egg Hunt, The Twelve Days of Christmas, I Love You Always and Keeping Cosy and Snuggling Up; Picture books: If You Go Down to the Woods Today and Grand Old Oak and the Birthday Ball; and the poetry collection: Wisdom of the Woods.

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." - 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

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 little ones all about what goes on in their communities.

In this first storybook of poetry for children aged 5+, follow Bear as he takes you through a day in his life, 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: go to school, play on the swings and visit the supermarket
· Engaging spotting activity for young children, with spreads themed around familiar places, 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

Look out for other picture books in the Brown Bear Wood series: If You Go Down to the Woods Today and Grand Old Oak and the Birthday Ball; Board books too: I Love You Always, The Great Egg Hunt and The Twelve Days of Christmas.

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." - 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