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Step into the exquisite miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge. It was the middle of winter and very, very cold. The mice of Brambly Hedge forecasted snow. And they were right. In the morning they awoke to find their doors and windows hidden behind deep drifts. There hadn't been snow like this for years. "There's enough for a Snow Ball!" cried the mice with glee, and set to work in the time-honoured way to make an Ice Hall for the festivities. The little mice watched wide-eyed as all show more the preparations were made. Then at last everything was ready, and the Ball could begin... show lessTags
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When the residents of Brambly Hedge - a community of woodland mice all living together in a small settlement on the other side of the stream, across the field... amongst the tangled roots and stems" - wake up one winter morning and find their world has been blanketed in fresh snow, they respond in their usual fashion: by working, and then celebrating as a group. Digging tunnels to connect all the residences of the hedge with one another, and with the Store Stump, they decide to honor the traditions of the ancestors, and hold a Snow Ball...
The last of Jill Barklem's initial four Brambly Hedge books, which were all published in 1980, and chronicle this cozy murine society through the seasons of the year - there have also been subsequent show more non-seasonal titles - Winter Story is every bit as delightful as its predecessors! The story itself is engaging - a ball inside a hollowed out snow drift! - and the illustrations adorable! There aren't as many cross-section views in this one, as in some of the others, but the image of the icicle-decorated ballroom more than makes up for it! Recommended, together with its companions - Spring Story, Summer Story and Autumn Story - to young readers who enjoy animal fantasy. show less
The last of Jill Barklem's initial four Brambly Hedge books, which were all published in 1980, and chronicle this cozy murine society through the seasons of the year - there have also been subsequent show more non-seasonal titles - Winter Story is every bit as delightful as its predecessors! The story itself is engaging - a ball inside a hollowed out snow drift! - and the illustrations adorable! There aren't as many cross-section views in this one, as in some of the others, but the image of the icicle-decorated ballroom more than makes up for it! Recommended, together with its companions - Spring Story, Summer Story and Autumn Story - to young readers who enjoy animal fantasy. show less
I'm a winter baby who grew up in the Midwest, so a snow ball or winter party has always been appealing. This story hits all the right spots, from mischievous boys to sumptuous meals, to gorgeous decor.
I recently found all my old Brambly Hedge books and decided to re-read them. I am happy to report that the stores are just as good and the illustrations are just as gorgeous as I remembered them being. I think these are stories young and old alike can enjoy and the beautiful pictures will definitely be of interest to all ages.
Really? So sexist, and old-fashioned but not historically relevant. I don't understand the appeal. If one has good eyesight and likes the cozy look of the illustrations I suppose it's not a horrible book, but it's certainly not necessary.
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Jill Barklem was born in Epping, The United Kingdom in 1951. She studied illustration at St Martin's School of Art in London. She was the author and illustrator of the Brambly Hedge series about a community of mice in the English countryside. Her books included Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story, Winter Story, The Secret Staircase, The High show more Hills, Sea Story, and Poppy's Babies. In 1996, the stories were adapted into a television show. She died following a long illness on November 15, 2017 at the age of 66. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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