Step into the sweeping world of Exmoor and discover how one of England's most ancient landscapes has shaped the creatures and communities that call it home. Follow the seasons across open moorland, wooded valleys, and dramatic coastline, and learn how red deer, Exmoor ponies, and birds of prey navigate a land of wind and heather. Through poetic verse, vivid illustrations, and fascinating real-world facts, this book reveals the science of moorland ecology, grazing, and seasonal migration. A celebration of wildness and heritage, it invites readers to see Exmoor as a landscape alive with stories waiting to be read.
Author and educator Neil Rosen is passionate about the transformative power of books on children and their families. He writes books that unite families and empower parents, caregivers, and children to impact their community positively. Neil's latest project, Can You Read Nature? encourages families to spend more intentional time outdoors to nurture future generations of environmental stewards.
Can You Read Nature? is designed for the entire family. From curious 5-year-olds on their first hike to grandparents rediscovering the natural world, our books enhance every natural experience. Read before you go, see ten times more when you are there.
Museum-quality illustrations, by professional artists from around the globe, make every page worth lingering over, the young attracted by the bright colors, the experienced drawn to the incredible detail in the artwork.
Books in the Junior Adventurer series are crafted for early readers and young explorers, with reading and science levels perfect for ages 5–10 and clearly marked on the cover. All other guides are written for families, hiking buddies, and nature lovers of any age, layered so that children grow into them and adults never outgrow them.
Can You Read Exmoor National Park?
Can You Read Exmoor National Park?
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Meet the Artist - Becky
I’m Becky, and I live in the South West of England in a village near the historic town of Bath. Ever since I was a child I’ve always had a deep fascination of the natural world, from the camping trips as a child where I was allowed to roam the fields, climb trees and get lost looking for creatures in rockpools at the beach.
I was once studying to be a park ranger, then a marine biologist, I actually haf a place in a prestigious university to study marine biology, until I realised that art was my true calling. You’ll never find me without a sketchbook, and every piece
of art begins with a sketch. A line that builds and twirls, then becomes the animal or landscape living on the page, to me, that is just magical. I’ve always had a deep connection with nature, and I express it
through my art and writing. I’ve even written two fantasy novels where the power of the natural world is ever present.
I've visited Exmoor many times, loving the rugged wildness of the moors and the fossil laden beaches to the north. I still prize a fossil found on the beach there, metallic green telling of a time so long ago... I have many happy memories there even looking out for a possible sighting of what has been dubbed as the “Exmoor Beast”, likely just a legend of course. I love the eritage of Exmoor, its steam railways, beaches, rugged moorland mystery and of course its wildlife. It’s one of the UK’s smallest national parks, but its not lacking in biodiversity.
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In our fast changing world, I believe its important to rediscover the world of nature and preserve it before its too late.
So I hope my work inspires you to find solace, peace and fascination in the vast ever-changing and extraordinary world we live in. -
