With its gnarled trunk, giant branches and glossy leaves, Grand Old Oak is Bear's favourite tree in the woodland. So when Bear learns that Oak is five hundred years old, he decides to plan an extra-special birthday ball.
 
In this first storybook of poetry, join Bear and his friends through the seasons as they prepare a magical birthday party, with more than 100 things to find along the way.
 
Rachel Piercey is a freelance poet, editor and tutor. She has co-edited three children's poetry anthologies with Emma Press and regularly performs her work and runs poetry workshops in primary schools. 
 
Freya Hartas is a UK based illustrator specialising in children's books, and the artist for the best-selling Slow Down. Freya loves to conjure up humorous characters, animals and monsters, creating the most fantastical worlds for them to inhabit and get lost in.

Hardback; 310 x 256 mm (P); 32pp
Published April 2023