Wisdom of the Woods
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2026

Wisdom of the Woods

Written by Rachel Piercey · Illustrated by Freya Hartas

Part of the Brown Bear Wood series

A family treasury of poems celebrates the small, everyday magic of a woodland.

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96 pages· ~390L· AR ~1.8
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Bookroo's summary

Bear's family has passed this pocket-size treasury down for generations. Its 40 poems, written to be read aloud, explore the everyday magic of Brown Bear Wood, from a butterfly's life cycle to the hidden ways tree roots talk to each other underground. A companion to If You Go Down to the Woods Today, illustrated by Freya Hartas.

From the publisher

Discover 40 nature poems to read and treasure in this unmissable sequel to the bestselling hit If You Go Down to the Woods Today. 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-size poetry book is perfect for children young readers: Features 40 poems from acclaimed poet Rachel Piercey, written to be read aloudPromotes a sense of wonder in the natural world as they bear witness to nature's power to amaze, console, and bring joyGorgeous illustrations from bestselling artist Freya HartasStunning pocket-size case with gold foil on the coverBrown Bear Wood series: Christmas Is Coming to Town!If You Go Down to the Woods TodayGrand Old Oak and the Birthday BallIt's Busy Down in the Woods TodayBrown Bear Wood: A Search-and-Find Coloring Book: Over 100 Things to FIndBear's Picnic Puzzle: A Magical Woodland (100 Piece Puzzle)The Great Easter Egg HuntI Love You Always

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
96
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~390L
AR book level
~1.8
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
March 3, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419776953

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