The Complete Brambly Hedge: The gorgeously illustrated children’s classics delighting kids and parents!

The Complete Brambly Hedge is more lovely when "seen in person" rather than as advertised. The book is beautifully illustrated & the stories are so sweet, even for us adults! I loved it as did the recipient! Very well packaged for added protection of the product & even arrived earlier than expected. What more could you want! So glad I found the site. Many thanks. Nancy Thomas

Seeing a set of china plate with charming pictures from the Jill Barklem books set me to remembering Brambly Hedge, from the 1980's. We had the four separate seasonal books in a hard case then, but now they are a little tired and faded. I resolved to introduce my grandchildren to these delightful tales. Finding them here in such a generous format, yet so reasonably priced, was a happy surprise. The whole set are here: Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story, Winter Story, The Secret Staircase, The High Hills, Sea Story and Poppy's Babies. Wow. All in one volume! So this Harper Collins Children's Books, hardback, complete, collection is quite breathtaking. The glossy dust jacket protects the illustrated board covers. The end papers are a cerulean, robin's egg blue. The quality of the art reproduction is pin sharp, the paintings are so minutely detailed; deserving and receiving the brightest, cleanest of print. For the adult reading to the child, pleasure will repay the effort and keep you going on much longer than perhaps you intended. This was always the joy of the Beatrix Potter books of course. The language used in the stories is charming and accessible, thoughtful and kind. I am trying to avoid the use of the word 'sweet', but here it does truly suit. Nature notes are gently imparted. I think the book will inspire children to look more closely at the garden, park and countryside; when they are out walking they can seek out Brambly Hedges for themselves, then dream up their own little tales and draw their own little mouse worlds. The two page Introduction to the 248 glossy pages was fascinating. Wonderful to learn more about the author/illustrator and how she set about bringing the Hedge to life for us. She sums up the experience when she says, "Creating the books is tremendous fun, but very hard work at the same time. This because I like to get everything right. Each flower must have the correct number of petals and be growing in the right place, at the right time. Everything the mice make or do must be possible for them, living where they do. After all, Brambly Hedge is real, and I am simply here to record it". A lovely book.

Beautiful illustrations

I adored these books as a child so I thought I would revisit them and I was really pleased to find all the Brambley Hedge stories in the one book, including ones I hadn't read. The illustrations are beautiful, detailed and heart warming and the story lines sweet, imaginative and fanciful. There are ongoing themes of friendship, community spirit and sharing throughout the whole timeless collection. I get completely absorbed into the quaint little world that the author has created. I adore these stories and will continue to enjoy them with all of the children in my life. The book itself would be too heavy for a much younger child to hold but it makes good bed time reading and perfect for confident older readers too. I quite enjoyed having the 4 individual seasonal books when I was younger but this book makes good sense if you want to save space or take all the stories with you at once. I am sure this will be treasured and passed down the generations in our family. If only the real world was as lovely as Brambly Hedge!

A delightful find! This was a book much loved by my children many years ago. I was thrilled to find an extended version of the Brambly Hedge stories. I bought two, one for two small great nieces and one for me! The original continues to be a favourite of my grown up daughter who now reads it to her son. The illustrations are every child’s dream as there are so many secret places to find and, even as an adult, I can imagine exploring the many rooms in the pictures. The stories are sweet and there is enough depth to satisfy young children.

Beautiful book, gorgeously illustrated and a lovely present for our granddaughter. Very quick delivery too.

This is a beautifully illustrated book with stories to stimulate the imaginations of children and feed them with a banquet of tales to fill their minds with wonder. If you were brought up with stories of wild animals of Beatrix Potter and Wind in the Willows, you will love this book. It captures the wonder of what life would be like for the creature living just below the ground. They take on life like personalities and are dressed in beautiful frocks and gentlemanly suits and the attire of the old world, lace and ribbons abound! Perfect for reading to the grandchildren to settle them off before bedtime into a world of ultimate slumber, smiles on their faces and dreamy looks in their eyes. Wanting to fall asleep quickly so they can tap into the world of hedgerow creatures living in secluded tree stumps, with china adorned kitchens and pantrys, and a log fire crackling. Turn off the TV and open this great little book and you won't want to put it down, and sweet dreams to you!

What a stunning beautiful keepsake of a book, gorgeous photos and the move are extremely cute, the sweetest of course is Primrose and Wilfred ! It’s a must have for all the girls and boys just a treasure for all the family 💫 5 stars ⭐️

From the first moment I opened it, I am just lost into it. The simple and relatable storyline and specially the original watercolor illustration are great. Besides me and my 9 years old, my husband also enjoys it. Not only as book lover but also as a watercolour artist, it is a must have for me.

Absolutely gorgeous book. Super high quality hardcover with lovely paper, beautiful illustrations, and charming and cosy stories. Excellent value for money. As an adult, I'm new to the Brambly Hedge world, and I'm so glad I bought this book. It's exquisite and takes you to a warm, delightful place, with sublime watercolour paintings that bring the stories to life. If you're a fan of Enid Blyton's Enchanted Wood and Faraway Tree stories, The Secret Garden, Wind of the Willows, Anne of Green Gables, and the like, you'll adore this book. It would also make a wonderful gift. I can't recommend it highly enough!

What a delightful book! My 7 year old grand-daughter received the book for Christmas and almost 'lives in" the stories. She knows all the characters and just what they do. The stories are so enjoyable and even "comforting." And the illustrations are gorgeous! I am enjoying reading on the same level as my little grand-daughter with this very unique book. I see it as a classic and have now ordered a Brambly Hedge puzzle to do with her!

gorgeous books, a visual feast for adults and children alike.

Lovely book to read to little children, complete set with all the original illustrations - really beautiful.