Spring Story

Name: Spring Story
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Jill Barklem
ISBN: 9780007565535

Author: Jill Barklem

Series: Brambly Hedge

Narrator: John Moffatt

Unabridged: 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 02/27/2014

Categories: Children's Fiction, Classic Children's Stories, Animal Stories

Synopsis

Step into the exquisite, miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge in this beautiful new edition of the classic picture book. 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…

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa on April 15, 2009

This is my firth Brambly Hedge book and my last of the four seasons books. As usual with these books, it’s the intricate and beautiful illustrations that make the book so special. For the first time I did get a chuckle from the story: re the specific presents Wilfred got from his birthday, and I did......more

Goodreads review by Cathryn on March 09, 2025

Another sweet party was held by the Brambly mice to celebrate Wilfred’s birthday! I just love this community of mice. 🍎 🎂 🐭......more

Goodreads review by Bridget on May 08, 2025

This story is charming and the illustrations are a feast for the eyes!!......more

Goodreads review by Abigail on November 06, 2018

"On the other side of the stream, across the field... amongst the tangled roots and stems," lies the close-knit community of Brambly Hedge, a cooperative society of rural mice, contentedly living in their snug tree-trunk homes, and pooling their resources into endeavors like the Store Stump, where a......more

Goodreads review by Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) on December 03, 2017

A warm, family-centred story about a little mouse's birthday. I love the community spirit of the Brambly Hedge mice; they all help each other and love planning nice surprises for each other--and carrying them out! The illustrations are wonderful, and of course the birthday feast plays a large role.......more

Quotes

“…the most researched-crammed fantasy ever set before small children…” “,, and are beautiful tales…nostalgic Mums can enjoy them with their own kids” Natasha Harding, “If I [were] a mouse, this is where I’d wanna live” @britneyspears, Instagram