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No matter what Bear does or who is he, Papa Bear loves him unconditionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis board book for children ages 2+ features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-A gorgeous cover with red foil\u003cbr\u003e-100 hearts to find and count\u003cbr\u003e-Gentle, rhyming text from acclaimed poet Rachel Piercey\u003cbr\u003e-Intricate illustrations from bestselling artist Freya Hartas, little ones will find new things to spot every time\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrating the unconditional love between a parent and child, this chunky board book makes a wonderful gift or is perfect for sharing with your special little person as part of daily affirmations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook out for other board books in the Brown Bear Wood series, \u003ci\u003eThe Great Egg Hunt\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTwelve Days of Christmas.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eIf You Go Down to the Woods Today\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e'A simple introduction to poetry, perfectly aimed at young children, that will be loved and enjoyed for a long time', The Independents Best Kids' Poetry Book 2021\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A simple yet magical first book of poetry', \u003ci\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43595598561458,"sku":"9781915569356","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781915569356.jpg?v=1786030323"},{"product_id":"9781915569493","title":"Keeping Cosy and Snuggling Up","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA snug-rhyming story set in Brown Bear Wood with 100 cosy things to find.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin the animals in Brown Bear Wood as they keep cosy. 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