The Forest's Secret

Ashley Hillman

In today's fast-paced and often stressful world, it's such a gift to find a book that brings calm, joy, and connection to children's lives. This one is a true treasure - gentle, uplifting, and filled with reminders of nature's healing power. It not only soothes young minds but also inspires my wife and I to slow down, step outside, and rediscover the simple peace that nature offers. Also an added bonus to spend quality time with the grandchildren.

Hugh F

A great book that I enjoyed reading with my grandson! He was captivated by the story and couldn't wait as we turned each page.

Looking forward to playing the nature games in the spring, once the snow melts and the forest comes alive!

Angela Newall

Really lovely book for children. But parents and grandparents alike can benefit from this book too, while teaching children the healing power of Nature.

Douglas Hanson

Forest's Secret is a beautiful and much-needed book. I found it amazing, and the 2-year-old I look after absolutely loves it. The gentle breathing exercise woven into the story is a wonderful introduction to how powerful breathwork can be, even for very young children. It's calming, grounding, and feels especially important in the world we're living in today.

Jwimb

This book made me want to be six again, reminding me of all the fun I had as a child of the 60s and 70s. The gentle and engaging story and beautiful illustrations make this a book to read and delight in again and again. The exercises will help parents, grandparents and educators show children the beauty and calm of nature, and give them the confidence to enjoy it.

Jenny

A beautiful book with lovely illustrations my grandchildren loved it would I recommend this book

Joanna Bristow Watkin

I was delighted yesterday to attend the launch of Nigel Grimes' debut children's book, The Forest's Secret. It's a beautifully simple yet powerful story, created with young children (around 3-8 years old) in mind - and filled with gentle prompts for parents and carers to help little ones awaken to the magic of nature.

What's especially lovely is how the book isn't just a tale: it embeds simple forest-bathing and sensory-mindfulness practices, and offers research-backed wellbeing suggestions, all in a playful, story-led format. It's likely to resonate in households where you want children to grow up with respect for nature and ease of connection to the land.

I was delighted to purchase two copies for my young nieces and nephew; I know they will love it.