Publisher Description

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!
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…

Notes

A beautiful new edition of the classic picture book set in the exquisite, miniature world of the mice who live in Brambly Hedge. Ages: 3-7yrs.

Author Biography

Jill Barklem was born in Epping in 1951. After an accident when she was thirteen, Jill was unable to take part in PE or games at school and instead developed her talent for drawing and art. On leaving school, she studies illustration at St Martin's in London. Jill is now a full-time illustrator, working on the expanding series of books about the mice of Brambly Hedge. She lives in Epping, Essex.

Review

"…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

Promotional

The perfect classic festive winter adventure story – gorgeously illustrated throughout and delighting children and parents for over 40 years!

Long Description

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...

Review Quote

"...the most research-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)

Promotional "Headline"

The gorgeously illustrated children's classics delighting kids and parents for over 40 years!

Feature

The gorgeously illustrated children's classics delighting kids and parents for over 40 years! (Colour illustrations) * Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Brambly Hedge with this exquisite new edition! * Lupus Films (The Snowman and the Snowdog, The Tiger Who Came to Tea) has optioned the rights to develop Brambly Hedge as an animated Christmas special, with further episodes to follow shortly after. (Date tbc) * Ever since the books were first published, readers have loved exploring the miniature world of the hedgerows and meeting the families that live there. * The mice of Brambly Hedge live in perfect harmony with their environment - a theme that has never chimed so perfectly with the mood of the times as now. * Brambly Hedge has been translated into more than 15 languages, selling over 6.8 million copies worldwide (Bids May 2020) * The mice have appeared on merchandise ranging from china to chocolate Competition: Spring;Summer;Autumn;Winter;Story:Brambly Hedge;Brambley;Bramley;High Hills;Poppy's Babies;Peter Rabbit;Flower Fairies;Little Grey Rabbit;Angelina Ballerina;Winnie; Pooh;. by;Jill Barklem;Beatrix Potter; Cicely Mary Barker;Alison Uttley;Katharine Hollabird;Helen Craig;A. A. Milne; E. H. Shepard

Description for Sales People

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... Gold title A wonderful gift for Brambly Hedge fans of all ages! 2011 was the 30th anniversary of the mice of Brambly Hedge Ever since the books were first published, readers have loved exploring the miniature world of the hedgrows and meeting the families that live there. The mice of Brambly Hedge live in perfect harmony with their environment - a theme that has never chimed so perfectly with the mood of the times as now. Brambly Hedge has been translated into more than 15 languages, selling over 5 million copies. The mice have appeared on merchandise ranging from china to chocolate, as well as in an animated television series Competition: Beatrix Potter

Details