Mouse's Wood: A Year in Nature
Alice Melvin
A Daily Telegraph and Observer Children’s Book of the Year Described as ‘an utter gem’ by the Telegraph, this exquisitely illustrated picture book with die-cut flaps follows the woodland ramblings of Mouse through the change in seasons. 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.
Reviews

I really liked everything about this book. It had all the different seasons in it and the months of the year. My favourite character was hedgehog because he had a really nice house with a calm area upstairs. I would recommend it to everyone.
Dona Ursula Hoverboard 26.08.2024

Star Reviewer

Interesting and lots of flaps to open
Inspector River Flattery 14.08.2024