Books that include a character called WILFRED
This Moose Belongs to Me
Oliver Jeffers
An exquisite new book, featuring a boy and his moose, from internationally bestselling, multi-prize-winning picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers. “Wilfred owned a moose. He hadn’t always owned a moose. The moose came to him a while ago and he knew, just KNEW, that it was meant to be his. He thought he would call him Marcel.” Most of the time Marcel is very obedient, abiding by the many rules on How to Be a Good Pet. But one dark day, while deep in the woods, someone else claims the moose as their own… Is Marcel really Wilfred’s pet after all? An beautifully-illustrated, witty and thought-provoking story, exploring the concept of ownership.
Wilfred To The Rescue (Stories from Brambly Hedge)
Alan MacDonald
A brand new adventure, based on the world created by Jill Barklem but aimed at a younger audience with contemporary illustrations, and featuring the fearless Wilbur and his friend Primrose. There has been a flood in Brambly Hedge and Wilfred and Primrose are indoors playing hide-and-squeak with their new friends, Horace the Vole, and his baby sister, Sissy. Sissy is hiding inside a little basket boat, tied up outisde the front door. It’s tiring work waiting to be found and Sissy soon falls asleep… just as the boat’s rope comes loose… What can the hedgerow friends do to rescue little Sissy? An exciting adventure full of drama, warmth and charm.
Sea Story
Jill Barklem
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!It was summer and Primrose woke knowing that it was going to be a very special day. The sun was already warm and a light breeze stirred the leaves and branches of Brambly Hedge. It was a perfect day for an adventure.Leaving the hedge behind, Dusty, Poppy, Primrose and Wilfred set off downstream in Dusty’s boat the Periwinkle, on a journey that would take them all the way down to the sea. But it wasn’t all plain sailing, and the mice had an important mission to fulfil before they could return to Brambly Hedge…
Spring Story
Jill Barklem
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…
Characters: Wilfred
The Secret Staircase
Jill Barklem
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!It is Midwinter’s Eve and the mice of Brambly Hedge are very busy. This evening, after dark, they will all be gathering round a blazing fire for the traditional midwinter celebrations. A grand entertainment is planned and Primrose and Wilfred have chosen to recite a poem.They go up to the attics to rehearse in pace and quiet but there are so many things to look at and places to explore, it is hard to concentrate. And when they stumble upon a dusty staircase, all thoughts of practising are put aside…
Poppy’s Babies
Jill Barklem
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!It was early summer in Brambly Hedge. Outside everything seemed quiet and peaceful, but inside the mill there was chaos. Poppy’s new babies were crying, Dusty’s mill was clattering and clouds of flour dust filled the air. This was no place to bring up a family. But what was to be done?The mice of Brambly Hedge came up with a plan in no time at all, and even Wilfred managed to keep it a secret from Poppy, so that she had the most wonderful surprise on the babies’ Naming Day.
The High Hills: The gorgeously illustrated children’s classics delighting kids and parents for over 40 years! (Brambly Hedge)
Jill Barklem
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!It is the very end of autumn and Flax and Lily are busy making blankets for the voles in the High Hills. Mr Apple has to deliver the blankets to them before the cold weather sets in and Wilfred Toadflax is eager to go along. He is convinced there is gold to be found in the hills beyond Brambly Hedge and this is his chance to discover it.Everything goes to plan until Wilfred scrambles up a rock face and can’t get down. The mist begins to rise and soon Mr Apple and Wilfred are engulfed in a thick white fog, unable to find their way home…
Characters: Wilfred
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