Rabbit and Bear: The Pest in the Nest: Book 2: The hilarious modern classic and next step from picture books
Julian Gough, Jim Field
Meet the classic animal double-act in this hilarious million-selling series. Gorgeously illustrated, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they’re shared with a friend. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.
‘A perfect animal double-act.’ (The Times, Book of the Week)
‘PEACE AND QUIET,’ shouts Rabbit. ’THAT’S ALL I WANT.’
Owch. He’s hurt his own ears again.
What with Bear’s snoring, and a BANGBANG! noise from up in the tree, Rabbit knows that Something Simply Has To Be Done.
But high in the branches, perhaps Bear can show Rabbit how to see the world from a different place …
From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, wisdom, and how to be REALLY NOISY.
Shortlisted for the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award and the Children’s Book of the Year in the Irish Book Awards
Read all the Rabbit and Bear books:
1. Rabbit’s Bad Habits
2. The Pest in the Nest
3. Attack of the Snack
4. A Bite in the Night
5. A Bad King is a Sad Thing
6. This Lake is Fake!
7. The Bog of Frogs
Reviews
I think this book was really good because it was funny and a little bit adventurous.
Anonymous 20.10.2017
Star Reviewer
I would recommend this book.
Coach Rip Borneo 26.08.2026
It was very funny, but not my favourite ever book
Countess Beryl Frankenstein 15.08.2026
I liked this book because it is very simple it is very sweet I wold recommend it to younger kids
Director Kangaroo Sofa 14.08.2026
Rabbit was the best
Doctor Rapper Waltzer 07.08.2026
Bear showed kindness to Rabbit and then Rabbit learned how to be calm and how to be friends with Woodpecker. I really liked this book because it was very funny.
Director Pansy Moonlight 01.08.2026
It was really good, Rabbit didn’t really shout in this book so I think he will be fine in the next book which is attack of the snack. The best bit is when rabbit decides he doesn’t want to be angry any more and kicks him self on chest.
Coach Lacey Windchime 30.07.2026
Excellent
Madam Tulip Colly-Wobbles 23.07.2026
I like that it is now spring time and every one is now awake and there's a new animal in the woods.In this book it shows that if you look at stuff in a different way it is a better.
Countess Agnetha Flattery 08.07.2026
Bear is my favorite character.I like the bear sit on the rabbit. Funny!!!
Commander Chip Washington 23.06.2026
The best but was when Rabbit saw the view.
Coach Crocodile Hedgehog 25.04.2026
Loved it
Esquire Muscles Teacup 17.01.2026
Rabbit was really rude. I really liked it when they climbed up the tree.
Quest-seeker Dragon Pinkerton 04.01.2026
One of first longer book read. Lovely to follow along with the pictures.
Mademoiselle Cupcake Nuggets 27.12.2025
I loved this book, it was really good!
King Augustus Tyrannosaurus 03.09.2025
I thought it was funny when rabbit kicked himself and he went really grumpy and I liked it when I had to talk slow because of rabbits friend tortoise
Captain Fenella Flattery 19.08.2025
Star Reviewer
I liked that Rabbit learnt a lesson and Bear helped him.
Duchess Rose Mystery 10.08.2025
This book is very funny. It is about a woodpecker making a loud noise and rabbit is annoyed.
Queen Pansy Birdbath 30.07.2025
I learned that when things don't go the same way there isn't the same thought for the others, when Rabbit saw the woodpecker was in his house he got so frustrated, but instead of coming down he came across the line, rather than in the middle of the line. In the end things do go your way. Bear took Rabbit up to the tree and they looked at the horizon and they felt much better.
Madam Viper Rollerskate 28.07.2025
The Rabbit was hearing a lot of noise from the woodpecker and he said 'why are you making a loud noise' and then the woodpecker explained he needed to make a nice home for his babies. Sometimes things can be a misunderstanding.
Lady Esmerelda Owl 28.07.2025
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