Written in a gentle rhyme that reflects the slow pace of Mouse's rambling journey, and illustrated in the inimitable style of Alice Melvin, Mouse's Wood is a heart-warming celebration of slow living in nature.
The story follows Mouse, who first ventures out in wintry January to visit his friend Squirrel. Mouse moves on to wake up Hedgehog for the arrival of spring and as he continues along the path in the wood, Mouse's journey from friend to friend maps out the changes in seasons from January through to December, from picnicking among the bluebells with Mole in May and picking berries with Dormouse in June, to taking refuge in Fox's cozy caravan as winter draws in.
GOLD Award: Best Pre-Schooler Book 3-5yrs, Junior Design Awards 2022
The story follows Mouse, who first ventures out in wintry January to visit his friend Squirrel. Mouse moves on to wake up Hedgehog for the arrival of spring and as he continues along the path in the wood, Mouse's journey from friend to friend maps out the changes in seasons from January through to December, from picnicking among the bluebells with Mole in May and picking berries with Dormouse in June, to taking refuge in Fox's cozy caravan as winter draws in.
GOLD Award: Best Pre-Schooler Book 3-5yrs, Junior Design Awards 2022
Extent: 32 pp
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 04/13/2023
Size: 29.5 x 24.5 cm
ISBN: 9780500660171
Press Reviews
Daily Telegraph
A 'Book of the Week', Guardian
Observer
Junior Magazine
About the Author
Alice Melvin is an awardwinning illustrator and product designer based in Edinburgh She is the author of four topselling picture books for children which have together sold over 100000 copies worldwide iGrandmas Housei iThe High Streeti iCounting Birdsi and iAn A to Z Treasure Hunti
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