Over in the Forest

Where baby animals play, little minds grow.

Step into the woods where curiosity meets counting, and nature comes alive in a playful, rhythmic adventure. Over in the Forest is a beloved picture book that sparks wonder, builds early learning skills, and fosters a lifelong love of wildlife and reading.

Perfectly tuned to the folk melody "Over in the Meadow," this interactive read-aloud features adorable forest animals―from digging beavers to scampering foxes―each with their own playful movement for kids to mimic. With hidden animals to find on every page and rich cut-paper illustrations to explore, this book transforms reading time into an immersive learning experience

Why readers, educators, and kids love it:

• Supports early learning goals through sing-along rhymes, counting to ten, and STEM-aligned nature content
• Promotes interaction and engagement with seek-and-find illustrations and movement-based animal behaviors
• Ideal for classrooms and story time―used in preschool to Grade 2 for literacy, science, and Earth Day enrichment
• Includes bonus learning tools, featuring forest animal facts and creative extension activities for home or school

From bestselling author and educator Marianne Berkes, Over in the Forest is part of the acclaimed "Our World, Our Home" series―books that connect young readers to the beauty and wonder of the Earth around them.

Ages 4-8