The Complete Brambly Hedge: Celebrating forty years of Brambly Hedge by Jill Barklem

Title in This Set : The Complete Brambly Hedge: Celebrating forty years of Brambly Hedge by Jill Barklem Condition: BRAND NEWFormat : Hardcover ISBN: 9780007450169 Description : Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Brambly Hedge with this exquisite treasury containing all eight of the much-loved, classic picture books.Explore the natural world with the mice of Brambly Hedge, who 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 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, Poppys Babies, Sea Story, The High Hills, The Secret Staircase. About the Author : In 1980 Collins published four little picture books by a young author and illustrator, Jill Barklem.SPRING STORY, SUMMER STORY, AUTUMN STORY and WINTER STORY chronicle in astonishing illustrative detail, the lives and adventures of a community of mice who live in Brambly Hedge. Brambly Hedge is an idyllic spot where old values flourish and seasonal self-sufficiency is the order of the day.Intended for small children, the books were an immediate success with readers of all ages and the books have been translated in to over thirteen languages and sold over seven million copies.