Rachel Piercey - Brown Bear Woods

Join local poet Rachel Piercey, author of the best-selling series Brown Bear Wood series, for an afternoon of poetic fun.

There will be a reading, poetry writing and creative activities inspired by It's Busy Down in the Woods Today (Magic Cat, illustrated by Freya Hartas), the latest book set in the magical world of Brown Bear Wood, and other books in the series. 

The £5 ticket price is redeemable against any of Rachel's books, £14.99 hardbacks.

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 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