Can the Hazelberry children uncover the secret wonders hiding in Grandpa's autumn garden?

It is a crisp, beautiful autumn morning, and the Hazelberry burrow is filled with the cosy scent of warm breadcrumbs and baked apples. With their bags packed and little Pip proudly stomping in his bright red boots, the mouse family sets off for a grand day out at Granny and Grandpa's woodland cottage.

To Lily, Flynn, and little Pip, the sprawling garden feels like an enormous, magical forest. Together with Grandpa, they turn into tiny explorers—picking plump, glossy blackberries, harvesting a giant carrot with a spectacular POP!, and meeting a gentle, fourteen-legged woodlouse sleeping beneath a crinkly brown leaf. Along the old stone wall, Lily discovers a tiny purple flower that teaches her that you don't have to be big to be incredibly special.

But when an autumn rainstorm rolls in, it's time for Pip to conduct some important puddle science before heading inside to the warmth of a crackling log fire, homemade apple crumble, and a giant patchwork quilt snuggle pile.

The Hazelberry Mice and the Garden of Little Wonders is a reassuring, beautifully paced storybook by Helena Bean. Written with a soothing rhythm and rich sensory imagery, it is the perfect tale for parents and teachers to read aloud to children as they wind down for a peaceful night's sleep.

Perfect for:

•Cosy bedtime reading and winding down.
•Children aged 3–8 who love nature, gardens, and gentle animal adventures.
•Reassuring little puddle scientists everywhere.