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By (author) Symons Ruth; Illustrated by Braun Sebastien; Contributions by Noble, Lizzie

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A non-fiction picture book series set in a forest school

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Deep in the woods, beneath the trees, the animals are gathering. It”s time for Mrs Owl”s Forest School.

Join Mouse, Squirrel, Fox and Rabbit for a little forest school adventure. Out in the woods, they can learn about wildlife, try something new, get creative and – of course – make friends! And today they are learning how to have fun whatever the weather.

This book has something for everyone, whether or not they attend a forest school. Embracing the Forest School focus on play and exploration – and written with an expert consultant – this series will have little ones itching to get outdoors and having adventures of their own.

Seb Braun (illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson, Baby on Board and author-illustrator of Raj and the Best Day) creates charming, detailed scenes that perfectly blend together storytelling with non-fiction details. In his spare time, Seb volunteers as a Cubs and Squirrels leader (part of the Scouts movement), and his love and knowledge of the outdoors shines through on every page.

Perfect for 3-6 year olds.

Biographical note:

Ruth Symons (Author)
Ruth Symons is the author of several children”s books, including A Year in the Wild, Christmas Lights, the Paper World series and the Sophie la girafe board books. When she”s not writing and editing, Ruth loves gardening, hiking and hosting elaborate teddy bear tea parties with her young daughter.

Lizzie Noble (Contributor)
Lizzie is an outstanding forest childcare provider, with over eight years experience of running creative, play-based forest school sessions for families with a focus on exploration, storytelling and creativity to explore the wonders of the natural world.

Sebastien Braun (Illustrator)
Sebastien Braun was born in Strasbourg, France, the hometown of GustavDoré andTomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hoursdrawing, and at secondary school he filled hishomework with doodlesand portraits of his teachers. After university, he spent a few yearsteaching art, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. He isthe illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson and Kicking a Ball byAllan Ahlberg amongst many others. Apart fromcreating pictures, Seb”sfavourite pastimes are making toys from wood,playing with hischildren and climbing the Cotswold hills on his vintageroad bike.

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A non-fiction picture book series set in a forest school

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A perfect mix of picture book and non-fiction – perfect for curious explorers or Forest School pupils

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Forest schools are growing in popularity in the UK and internationally, and sessions are now widely incorporated into the school curriculum at primary level

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Includes kit lists, how-tos and campfire recipes you can try at home with an adult

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With a page of tips at the end for bringing forest school activities into your own home, garden or park

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Written in consultation with outstanding certified forest childcare provider Lizzie Noble