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gigua's review against another edition
5.0
The Four Seasons of Brambly Hedge was one of my favorite books when I was little. Those little mice were the cutest thing ever, their adventures were always dreamy and the illustrations were phenomenal.
The story follows the life of a few families through a whole year. It is divided into different seasons, so we have 4 parts: Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer. My favorites were Autumn and Spring, yes I must admit I am a Spring baby through and through.
The four stories were originally published separately, but here's an introduction of the author about the origins and developments of the stories.
[a:Jill Barklem|72033|Jill Barklem|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1376900819p2/72033.jpg] packs so many tiny and wonderful details in each beautifully illustrated page, every child (count me in too) will get lost in the pictures over and over again. I never fail to be inspired by the sweet little stories and delightful artwork. It really is beautiful.
As I said above, we follow the activities of the Brambly Hedge community of field mice through the seasons. Small and big events happen, someone gets lost, there's a wedding, they create a winter ball with ice skating. And a great deal of food is involved.
If you didn't know, I am a big (like, real big) lover of food.
They carefully make the most amazing courses and joyfully eat fantastic meals. It's wonderful and I was in love. I don’t think I’d realized how much I imprinted on the visual style and artistic themes until I saw them again as an adult. The rich yet soft colors! The light and shadow! The natural themes! The ornate and intricate detail-filled pictures! The cutaway views of houses built into trees and stumps! The food!
Take a look at these illustrations.. It's dreamy, isn't it? This book had the power to make me wander with my imagination with those little mice. I was one of them and their adventures and life happenings were truly the best.
I HIGHLY recommend you to read this short and sweet book, even the separated stories are great, but together they're perfect. I assure you you won't regret it. It is also a perfect children's gift, but I am sure the adults would love a throw back from the past.
Read it okay? Pretty please?
The story follows the life of a few families through a whole year. It is divided into different seasons, so we have 4 parts: Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer. My favorites were Autumn and Spring, yes I must admit I am a Spring baby through and through.
The four stories were originally published separately, but here's an introduction of the author about the origins and developments of the stories.
[a:Jill Barklem|72033|Jill Barklem|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1376900819p2/72033.jpg] packs so many tiny and wonderful details in each beautifully illustrated page, every child (count me in too) will get lost in the pictures over and over again. I never fail to be inspired by the sweet little stories and delightful artwork. It really is beautiful.
As I said above, we follow the activities of the Brambly Hedge community of field mice through the seasons. Small and big events happen, someone gets lost, there's a wedding, they create a winter ball with ice skating. And a great deal of food is involved.
If you didn't know, I am a big (like, real big) lover of food.
They carefully make the most amazing courses and joyfully eat fantastic meals. It's wonderful and I was in love. I don’t think I’d realized how much I imprinted on the visual style and artistic themes until I saw them again as an adult. The rich yet soft colors! The light and shadow! The natural themes! The ornate and intricate detail-filled pictures! The cutaway views of houses built into trees and stumps! The food!
Take a look at these illustrations.. It's dreamy, isn't it? This book had the power to make me wander with my imagination with those little mice. I was one of them and their adventures and life happenings were truly the best.
I HIGHLY recommend you to read this short and sweet book, even the separated stories are great, but together they're perfect. I assure you you won't regret it. It is also a perfect children's gift, but I am sure the adults would love a throw back from the past.
Read it okay? Pretty please?
bluedilly's review against another edition
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Classism, Sexism, Violence, and Alcohol
ayereads's review against another edition
5.0
It is not enough for me to read about Brambly Hedge, I want to live there, drink hot teas by the fireside, go to weddings in the meadows, attend balls, bake all sorts of stuff and snuggle in a blanket as snow fall outside my oak tree.
katherinehamilton's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ego8's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
pernille_branden's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
alysia_04's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
fast-paced
1.5
Read this at work I wasn't sure it was the easiest read only read the summer one tho
ruthie_the_librarian's review against another edition
5.0
Gorgeous illustrations & sweet little stories.
louiseslittlelife's review against another edition
5.0
I have owned this book for 30 years. It’s the most comforting book I own & the most beautifully illustrated one too. It was a childhood favourite & now having re-read for the numerous time as an adult, I can safely say it’s still an all time favourite.
If you can get hold of any of Jill Barklem’s Brambly Hedge books, I really recommend you do so!
If you can get hold of any of Jill Barklem’s Brambly Hedge books, I really recommend you do so!