Winter Story

Name: Winter Story
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Jill Barklem
ISBN: 9780007565542

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, Science & Nature Stories, Holiday Stories

Synopsis

Step into the exquisite miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge in this beautiful new edition of the classic picture book. 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 the preparations were made. Then at last everything was ready, and the Ball could begin…

Reviews

Goodreads review by Abigail on January 13, 2022

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 t......more

Goodreads review by Sophie on August 08, 2020

All the Brambly Hedge books are little masterpieces of illustration. My children loved them all through childhood, and I am now buying them for the next generation, they are timeless. This is a particular favourite, the wintry illustrations of the Snow Ball and the amazingly detailed pictures of the......more

Goodreads review by Sherrie on December 29, 2023

I just adore the Brambly Hedge books and Winter Story is my favourite! First time I've read this for many years, love the wonderful illustrations and the magical story. Will be catching up with the others very soon!......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on November 11, 2020

I just found these books in a closet and re-read them. Oh childhood nostalgia! We had the teacups to go along with the books. 😊 The winter story is my favorite.......more

Goodreads review by Caleb on July 29, 2024

C3: I just liked it. Me: What was your favorite part? C3: I liked the wedding part. Me: There wasn't a wedding. It was a Snow Ball. C3: Yes, the ball part. I liked the dancing. Let's pretend the big green ball is a snow ball and we need to run into our tent to be warm. V0: Wahh C3: But first I need to che......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