- Jill Barklem, Illustrated by Jill Barklem

Brambly Hedge - Spring Story (Brambly Hedge)

By Jill Barklem, Illustrated by Jill Barklem
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Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!

Wilfred woke early. It was his birthday. He had lots of lovely presents, but the best one was a surprise… Mr Apple had organised a secret celebration picnic and all the mice of Brambly Hedge were invited.

There was so much to carry. Poor Wilfred got very tired as he lurched and bumped his way along the grassy track. What was it Mrs Apple had said was in his hamper? Knives? Sandwiches? They were certainly heavy!

When they finally arrived, Wilfred was allowed to open up the hamper and there he found the best treat of all…

Also look out for: Summer Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story!

Author: Jill Barklem
Format: Hardback
Ageband: to 5
Release Date: 31 Aug 2023
Pages: 32
ISBN: 978-9916-16-571-3
Jill Barklem was drawn to the natural world ever since childhood. While training as an illustrator at St Martin’s School of Art, her long journeys to college gave her time to escape into the imaginary world of a colony of mice, later to be developed as the delightful miniature world of Brambly Hedge. Jill passed away in 2017 but her legacy lives on in these enchanting tales.

”'…the most researched-crammed fantasy ever set before small children…” - Sunday Times Magazine

”'Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story are beautiful tales…nostalgic Mums can enjoy them with their own kids.” - The Sun (Natasha Harding)

”'Incredible illustrations…” - @father_of_daughters, Instagram

”'If I [were] a mouse, this is where I’d wanna live” - @britneyspears, Instagram