Look What I Found by the River - Author Moira Butterfield

Down by the River

Take young readers on a magical riverside treasure hunt with this beautifully illustrated picture book from the National Trust and Nosy Crow. In Look What I Found by the River, children join a gentle, rhyming adventure to discover nature’s hidden gems—from smooth river pebbles to mossy cushions and seed heads that look like tiny drumsticks.

Every page invites children to explore, observe, and learn with charming nature notes full of fascinating facts. With lyrical text and vibrant illustrations, this book inspires curiosity and connects children with the outdoors in a meaningful and memorable way.

Includes a free 'Stories Aloud' QR code to enjoy the story as an audio experience!

Why we — and schools — love it:

• Supports nature-based learning and environmental awareness.
• Combines poetry and nonfiction, ideal for cross-curricular teaching.
• Encourages observation, exploration, and vocabulary development.

Also available in this series:

• Look What I Found in the Woods
• Look What I Found at the Seaside
• Look What I Found at the Farm