Sea Story (1990) – Dusty Dogwood, Poppy Eyebright, Primrose Woodmouse and Wilfred Toadflax sail down river to retrieve salt from the sea mice.The High Hills (1986) – Wilfred is determined to find some treasure in the hills above Brambly Hedge.The Secret Staircase (1983) – Primrose and Wilfred go up to the attic on their own to practice reciting the Mid-Winter Poem for an important performance.Winter Story (1980) – The biggest snowstorm in years leaves just enough snow for a party in a palace made entirely out of ice.Will anyone ever find her as the storm rages? Autumn Story (1980) – Primrose Woodmouse wanders off and finds herself in uncharted territory.Summer Story (1980) – The mice celebrate a special wedding, and everyone takes part in the preparations.Spring Story (1980) – Wilfred Toadflax enjoys a picnic and a surprise for his birthday at Bluebell Bank.The books are published by HarperCollins Children's Books in the United Kingdom and United States. Many later collections have all books in a larger format. The last two books, Sea Story and Poppy's Babies, were released in the miniature format (17.6x14.6 cm / 5.7圆.9 in).
The next two, The Secret Staircase and The High Hills, were published as full-sized books (24x19.5 cm / 7.6x9.5 in).
Please read to me, sweet words to a mother's ears.The four seasons were originally released as individual volumes in a miniature format (17.6x14.6 cm / 5.7圆.9 in). He loved this collection of stories and brought the book to me several times a day with pleading eyes. It is a lovely read aloud, good for boys and girls, and the pictures will keep a little one flipping the pages for a long while.ĭeckers helped me write this review and he couldn't get enough of Wilfred. Make The Complete Brambly Hedge the next book you purchase for your children's book collection.
We loved the characters and the wholesomeness of the stories, but what we liked most of all were the illustrations.
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After reading of Dusty and Poppy's wedding the story comes full circle when the newest members of the little mouse society arrive. A fitting end to this set of books is this story entitled "Poppy's Babies". Apple is quick to forgive his little friend.ĭusty and Poppy's troubles are solved when their friends help Dusty surprise Poppy with a quieter and cleaner home. When Wilfred realizes the seriousness of his actions, Mr. Wilfred puts both their lives in danger when he wanders off. Apple generously allows Wilfred to accompany him on an errand to the High Hills. Poor Wilfred thinks every one has forgot, but what a surprise he gets when he realizes the basket he is packing into the picnic is full of birthday presents for him. The mice all pitch in early in the first story in surprising Wilfred with a lovely birthday picnic. It is about friendship, teamwork, and family. This charming story personifies a small society of mice bringing true to life scenarios to the minds of children. Even in their own hedge adventure awaits as they discover old mansions and find hidden staircases that lead to forgotten rooms. The little mice take a voyage to the seaside in another story where they meet the sea mice.
It is literally a cliff hanger that ends in a high speed ride down rapids. There is an extravagant birthday picnic for Wilfred, a sweet wedding for Dusty and Poppy, and a heartwarming midwinter party for all the inhabitants of Brambly Hedge.Īdventures are also in store for readers and listeners when two mice travel to the high hills. Join Dusty, Wilfred, Poppy, Primrose and their friends as they share adventures along the hedge, in the hills and under the dunes near the seaside.Īlthough written in recent years, these stories are quaint and have a long ago feel. These tales unfold in elaborately illustrated homes belonging to a delightful society of mice. The Complete Brambly Hedge is a lovely collection of children's stories written and illustrated by Jill Barklem.
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