Mouse's Wood: A Year in Nature

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Her picture books for children, including Grandma's House, The High Street, Counting Birds, and An A-to-Z Treasure Hunt, have together sold over 150,000 copies worldwide. Alice went on to publish a further eight titles with Tate including Counting Birds, The High Street and Grandma’s House, winning a Book Trust Best New Illustrator Award in 2011. 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. You guys are such a force for good and I am a passionate supporter of Indie booksellers, so I'm so happy this worked out well (I'd love to know how many books were sold if you have it to hand - it felt like quite a lot! Then again, we’re seeing the changes to the forest, from the first buds on the trees, to the flight of goldfinch, the burst of April cherry blossom, or a huge ‘ stretched out – chequered sheet’ May picnic.

Alice has also worked with Tate on an extensive range of children’s merchandise including many interactive ‘cut-out-and-make’ kits and children’s clothing. I was at my last school for 4 years and we had ********* book fairs every term – and every term, I was disappointed by the narrow range of books. In this uplifting picture book, you imagine a world where everyone looks identical, where all food tastes the same, where we all speak the same language. This intense period of sketching began in 2019 when I was wrestling with the trauma of a sudden bereavement.

I haven't charted out my visits for the summer term, but I'm sure there are several in the south) and thanks so much for being so fantastic! Yesterday a parent came over to tell me how impressed she was by the book fair and that you did a fabulous job of selling the books to the children first.

There was just the right amount of choice to suit everyone without being overwhelming and I received comments from parents and staff about the quality of books offered compared to previous sales which have always been based around current crazes and well known celebrity authors. 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.Written with a gentle rhyme that reflects the slow pace of Mouse’s rambling journey, and illustrated in Alice Melvin’s inimitable style, Mouse’s Wood is a heartwarming celebration of slow living in nature. Publication dates are subject to change (although this is an extremely uncommon occurrence overall).

Again, as in each double paged month, we’ve an opportunity to discover the creatures from the woodland map.This clever and funny inversion on a classic fairytale from award-winning author Bethan Stevens tells the laugh-out-loud story of a damsel who does not need saving! It is a celebration of our incredibly diverse world as it really is: home to 195 countries with thousands of different cultures, 10 million colours and 4,300 religions. This joyful picture book encourages children to imagine the world as a vast library, with room on the shelves for everybody's story. A lighthearted story with a subtle feminist undertone that celebrates the joy of pockets, and how they can unleash the inquisitive, adventurous spirit of all young children. 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.

It seems every care has been taken, from the flora and fauna that might be discovered through the seasons, to the attire and the feelings too. However, we can peek through the cut out window, and thereafter lift the flap to discover Mouse reading in bed. Your selection was perfect for our children and what really made the difference was your ability to engage with each child, discuss their interests and help them to choose a suitable book based on your extensive knowledge of the books you were selling. It’s a fantastic independent book seller that will actually be responsive and select appropriate books for you.

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