Over in the Forest — Marianne Berkes / Marianne Collins Berkes

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 contentPromotes interaction and engagement with seek-and-find illustrations and movement-based animal behaviorsIdeal for classrooms and story time—used in preschool to Grade 2 for literacy, science, and Earth Day enrichmentIncludes bonus learning tools, featuring forest animal facts and creative extension activities for home or schoolFrom 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.