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Brown Bear Wood: If You Go Down to the Woods Today

Written by Rachel Piercey

Illustrated by Freya Hartas

Published by Magic Cat Publishing

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In this video story of If You Go Down to the Woods Today, children journey through a magical woodland and explore poems inspired by the natural world. Each page invites them to look closely, listen and talk about what they notice.

Part of the Brown Bear Wood series, the story follows Bear through the seasons from spring to winter. Children can spot animals, explore the woodland and enjoy the rhythm of the poetry together.

With detailed, engaging illustrations and gentle, playful poems, If You Go Down to the Woods Today is easy to enjoy again and again. It is ideal for children who enjoy nature, animals and imaginative stories

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