Brambly Hedge is on the other side of the stream, across the field. If you find it, and if you look very hard amongst the tangles roots and stems, you may even see 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. For this is the home of the mice of Brambly Hedge.

On Wilfred Toadflax's birthday Mr Apple organises a picnic outing and everyone in Brambly Hedge is invited. Wilfred is a little disappointed, though, that no one seems to know it is his birthday - he had hoped for a few more presents. Then he is given the picnic hamper to open and a wonderful surprise is in store.

1986 copy of this Jill Barklem book from the Brambly Hedge series. The illustrations are exquisite with much to discover on every page, tiny details that children love, such an engaging short story. One of four miniature picture-books published together in 1980, each focusing on a different season.

Perfect copy 15cm x 18cm.