In the Woods

A New York Times best-selling author shares his love for woodland animals in a revealing, beautifully illustrated collection of verse for poetry lovers and budding naturalists.

The animals in the dark woods are secretive, their inner lives a mystery. The stealthy bobcat, the inquisitive raccoon, and the dignified bear waking up from his winter nap are just a few of the glorious animals featured in this clever collection of poems and woodland scenes. This companion to In the Sea, In the Wild, and On the Farm is the first collaboration between David Elliott and Rob Dunlavey, whose colorful, expressive art pairs with the author’s charming poems to create a love letter to the animals of the forest.

David Elliott is the author of many books for young readers, including On the Farm, In the Wild, In the Sea, and In the Past. He is also the author of Baabwaa and Wooliam, illustrated by Melissa Sweet. David Elliott lives in New Hampshire.

Rob Dunlavey is the illustrator of several picture books, including The Dandelion’s Tale and Owl Sees Owl. He has been illustrating for twenty years and has had his work featured in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, and other publications. Rob Dunlavey lives in Boston, Massachusetts.