Rabbit and Bear: The Pest in the Nest: Book 2
Julian Gough, Jim Field
Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear whose friendship is tested by a very noisy woodpecker … 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.
’Rabbit’s Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children’s fiction, a laugh-out-loud story of rabbit and wolf and bear, of avalanches and snowmen. The sort of story that makes you want to send your children to bed early, so you can read it to them.’ Neil Gaiman
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!
Reviews
I think this book was really good because it was funny and a little bit adventurous.
Anonymous 20.10.2017
Star Reviewer
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
Star Reviewer
I like this book
Prince Zizou Desperado 18.07.2025
I think Rabbit really changed his ways in this book. bear seems very kind.
Mademoiselle Ursula Jellybaby 04.09.2024
Rabbit starts off fighting with the world but in the end he likes woodpecker and his noise. In fact he wants more woodpeckers.
Major Switch Casserole 03.09.2024
