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On a bright spring day, the field mice of Brambly Hedge orchestrate a delightful surprise birthday picnic for their friend Wilfred. As the community gathers in the hedged gardens, they share laughter, freshly baked treats, and the simple pleasures of shared gardening tools, warm sunshine, and the scent of wildflowers. A charming illustration of friendship, cooperation, and the comforting rhythm of country life.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jill Barklem
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