Author(s): JIll Barklem

Hardback Picture Books

The mice of Brambly Hedge live on the other side of the stream across the field. If you look very hard amongst the tangled roots and stems, you mat sees a wisp of smoke from a small chimney, or through an open door, a steep flight of stairs deep within the trunk of a tree. The mice keep themselves very busy. Whether ita??s spring, summer, autumn or winter, there is always something to prepare for and, of course, the mice never miss an opportunity for a celebration. 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 hadna??t been snow like this for years. "Therea??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 festivities. The little mice watched wide-eyed as all the preparations were made. Then at last everything was ready, and the Ball could begin... Ages 4+