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The Complete Brambly Hedge
Ages 0–5 · 1999
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$958
Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 1980
Spring Story
Written and illustrated by Jill Barklem
Book #1 in the Brambly Hedge series
A secret picnic holds a surprise that will make Wilfred's birthday unforgettable.
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32 pages· ~400L
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Bookroo's summary
Wilfred's birthday begins with delightful gifts, but the real surprise awaits at a secret picnic organized by Mr. Apple. As he struggles with a heavy hamper along the grassy path, Wilfred wonders about its mysterious contents. What could be inside that makes it so special? Join the mice of Brambly Hedge in this charming tale of friendship and discovery, where the best treat of all is revealed in a heartwarming celebration.
From the publisher
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!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…Also look out for: Summer Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 0–5
- Audience
- Board
- Lexile
- ~400L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~2.8
- F&P level
- ~L
Publication
- Published
- January 24, 2017
- First published
- January 1, 1980
- Publisher
- HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Board Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780001839229
- LCCN
- 2003428832
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