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Books in Brambly Hedge series

  • The Complete Brambly Hedge

    Jill Barklem

    Hardcover (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, Oct. 27, 2011)
    The mice of Brambly Hedge have been delighting adults and children alike for more than thirty years. All eight of the classic picture books are brought together in this exquisite volume.The mice of Brambly Hedge made their first appearance in 1980 when the four seasonal stories were published. Ever since, readers have loved exploring the miniature world of the hedgerow and meeting the families that live there.In this collection the mice have many adventures, but they always have time for fun and relaxation too. Whatever the season, and whether they are by the sea, in the High Hills, or simply at home by the fire, there is always someone ready to lend a helping hand.Contains: Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story, Winter Story, Poppy’s Babies, Sea Story, The High Hills, The Secret Staircase.
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  • Adventures in Brambly Hedge

    Jill Barklem

    Hardcover (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, Nov. 6, 2014)
    Step into the miniature world of Brambly Hedge in this exquisite slipcase containing four classic picture books!The mice of Brambly Hedge have many adventures but they always have time for fun too. All through the year, they mark the seasons with feasts and festivities and, of course, the mice never miss an opportunity to meet and celebrate.This beautifully designed slipcase contains four classic stories following their adventures throughout the year.In THE HIGH HILLS, Wilfred goes on an exciting expedition. There is a wonderful surprise for a growing family of mice in POPPY’S BABIES. The mice celebrate Midwinter’s Eve in style in THE SECRET STAIRCASE, and in SEA STORY, the mice set sail for Sandy Bay on an important mission.
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  • Sea Story

    Jill Barklem

    Hardcover (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, April 17, 2018)
    Step into the exquisite miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge in this beautiful new edition of the classic picture book.It was summer and Primrose woke knowing that it was going to be a very special day. The sun was already warm and a light breeze stirred the leaves and branches of Brambly Hedge. It was a perfect day for an adventure.Leaving the hedge behind, Dusty, Poppy, Primrose and Wilfred set off downstream in Dusty’s boat the Periwinkle, on a journey that would take them all the way down to the sea. But it wasn’t all plain sailing, and the mice had an important mission to fulfil before they could return to Brambly Hedge…
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  • The Secret Staircase

    Jill Barklem

    Hardcover (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, July 10, 2018)
    Step into the exquisite, miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge in this beautiful new edition of the classic picture book.It is Midwinter’s Eve and the mice of Brambly Hedge are very busy. This evening, after dark, they will all be gathering round a blazing fire for the traditional midwinter celebrations. A grand entertainment is planned and Primrose and Wilfred have chosen to recite a poem.They go up to the attics to rehearse in pace and quiet but there are so many things to look at and places to explore, it is hard to concentrate. And when they stumble upon a dusty staircase, all thoughts of practising are put aside…
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  • Wilfred to the Rescue

    Alan MacDonald, Lizzie Sanders

    Hardcover (Atheneum, April 4, 2006)
    A brand-new story from Brambly Hedge, based on the enchantingworld created by Jill Barklem.Brambly Hedge has flooded, and it is dangerous to go outside. Instead, little mice, Wilfred and Primrose, are playing indoors with the Vole children. But then, young Sissy Vole goes missing...Is Wilfred brave enough to take charge of a daring, secret rescue?
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  • A Year in Brambly Hedge

    Jill Barklem

    Audio CD (HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, July 3, 2014)
    The mice of Brambly Hedge have been delighting adults and children alike for more than thirty years. This delightful omnibus CD contains the first four classic picture books. The mice of Brambly Hedge have many adventures but they always have time for fun too. All through the year, they mark the seasons with feasts and festivities and, of course, the mice never miss an opportunity to meet and celebrate. This beautifully designed omnibus CD contains four classic stories following their adventures throughout the year. In Winter Story a heavy snowfall means the mice can hold a Snow Ball for the first time in years. In Autumn Story Primrose makes friends with the harvest mice before losing her way in the chestnut woods. Wilfred gets a birthday surprise in Spring Story, when all the mice club together to organise a fantastic picnic for him; and in Summer Story, Poppy Eyebright and Dusty Dogwood get engaged and a wonderful wedding is planned by all the mice of Brambly Hedge. Contains: Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story, Winter Story.
  • The High Hills

    Jill Barklem

    Hardcover (HarperCollins Publishers, Sept. 15, 1989)
    When Wilfred Toadflax hears of Mr Apple's expedition to the High Hills, he begs to go along too, certain that there's gold in the hills. But the hills are high and rocky and soon they get more than they bargained for.
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  • Summer Story

    Jill Barklem

    Hardcover (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, June 9, 2011)
    A beautiful new cover reissue of this classic book, celebrating thirty years of the mice of Brambly HedgeIt was such a hot summer. They sky was deep blue and the sun never faltered. All along Brambly Hedge, the mice did their best to keep cool. Poppy Eyebright sought refuge in the mossy shadows of the mill wheel; Dusty Dogwood took to walking by the banks of the cooling stream. Dusty and Poppy spent more and more time together, so no one was at all surprised when they announced their engagement. They decided on a very unusual setting for the wedding ceremony, but even they didn’t realise just how unusual it was prove to be!
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  • Spring Story

    Jill Barklem

    Hardcover (HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, March 3, 2011)
    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!
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  • Autumn Story

    Jill Barklem

    Hardcover (HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!Bad weather is on the way and the autumn stores are still not gathered in!Quickly, all the mice of Brambly Hedge set to work to finish the harvesting before the rain begins. Primrose, Lord Woodmouse's daughter, meant to help, but somehow she daydreamed her way over the cornfield and into the Chestnut Woods, and before she knew it, she was lost. The sun went down, the wind rose and it began to rain. Primrose was all alone in the dark and she was frightened.Poor Primrose, would she find her way home again?Also look out for Summer Story, Spring Story and Winter Story!
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  • A Year in Brambly Hedge

    Jill Barklem

    Hardcover (HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, Oct. 3, 2017)
    Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Brambly Hedge with this exquisite slipcase containing the first four classic picture books.The mice of Brambly Hedge have many adventures but they always have time for fun too. All through the year, they mark the seasons with feasts and festivities and, of course, the mice never miss an opportunity to meet and celebrate.This beautifully designed slipcase contains four classic stories following their adventures throughout the year.In Winter Story a heavy snowfall means the mice can hold a Snow Ball for the first time in years. In Autumn Story Primrose makes friends with the harvest mice before losing her way in the chestnut woods. Wilfred gets a birthday surprise in Spring Story, when all the mice club together to organise a fantastic picnic for him; and in Summer Story, Poppy Eyebright and Dusty Dogwood get engaged and a wonderful wedding is planned by all the mice of Brambly Hedge.
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  • Poppy’s Babies

    Jill Barklem

    Hardcover (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, Sept. 18, 2018)
    Step into the exquisite miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge in this beautiful new edition of the classic picture book.It was early summer in Brambly Hedge. Outside everything seemed quiet and peaceful, but inside the mill there was chaos. Poppy’s new babies were crying, Dusty’s mill was clattering and clouds of flour dust filled the air. This was no place to bring up a family. But what was to be done?The mice of Brambly Hedge came up with a plan in no time at all, and even Wilfred managed to keep it a secret from Poppy, so that she had the most wonderful surprise on the babies’ Naming Day.
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