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

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 as they learn about wildlife, try something new, get creative and - of course - make friends! Today as they are taught about trail-making, they'll follow clues to find treasure, discovering along the way that nature might be the most precious gift of all.

Embracing the forest school focus on play and exploration - and written in consultation with an expert - this book will have little ones itching to get outdoors and have adventures of their own, whether or not they attend a forest school.

Seb Braun (illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson, the Daddy Grizzle books by Mark Sperring, Baby on Board and author-illustrator of Raj and the Best Day Ever) creates charming, detailed scenes that perfectly blend together picture-book 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.

Also in the series:

Mrs Owl's Forest School: The Very Big Den (August 2023)
Mrs Owl's Forest School: The Moonlit Campout (May 2024)
Mrs Owl's Forest School: The Wet Welly Day (January 2025)

"Written by author Ruth Symons in consultation with Lizzie Noble, a forest childcare provider with experience of running creative, play-based forest school sessions for families, and featuring richly detailed and colourful scenes created by French artist Seb Braun, these beautiful books will have little ones itching to explore their local woodland. And with exciting, fact-packed stories to share, and lots of activities to try for yourself, the Mrs Owl's Forest School books are the perfect accompaniment for your own spring and summertime adventures." - Yorkshire Evening Post

"I am a very big fan of Mrs Owl's Forest School, as are my young readers. . . with so much to see and do this book will be very popular!" - Armadillo Magazine

"The story introduces wildlife, outdoor play, things to look out for and lots of exciting activities through a clever and educational plot. Vibrant illustrations blend bursts of group-reading-friendly story scenes with interwoven knowledge." - The School Reading List

"We adore this entire series of books because they are a superb way to get your children outside and exploring nature... a gorgeous book for any nature enthusiast or forest-school lover." - Mini Travellers