Tales from Muggleswick Wood :A magical bedtime treasury
Tales from Muggleswick Wood :A magical bedtime treasury
hardback | English
Published:
7 November, 2024
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Description
**'Enchanting' - Daily Telegraph**
**'Funny and clever' - Daily Mail**
**'Stunningly illustrated' - Lancashire Evening Post**
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At last, there before them, the great oak trees stood,
As the sun cast its beams through the boughs of the wood . . .
Get ready to discover the timeless magic of Muggleswick Wood in this beautiful treasury of five interlinked bedtime stories. From fairy revels and mysterious kelpies to troublesome moles and wishing beetles, the wood is a place of magic, humour and adventure – all brought to life in flawless rhyme that celebrates the ancient beauty of the English countryside.
This collection of five classic, heartfelt stories by Vicky Cowie, with stunning illustrations by Charlie Mackesy, can be treasured for generations to come. This beautiful hardback treasury of classic stories is the perfect gift, ideal for anyone, young or old, to read at bedtime.
If you love Winnie the Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood, and the timeless world of Peter Rabbit, then get ready to stumble across your new favourite place. Muggleswick Wood is waiting for you.
Contains five gorgeous stories to read at bedtime: Muggleswick Wood, Kevin the Kelpie, The Biggest Blooming Beetle, The Secret of Snittington Hall and Melvin the Mole.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781526671356 |
| ISBN10 | 1526671352 |
| Number Of Pages | 192 |
| Item Weight | 660 g |
| Product Dimensions | 178 x 224 x 22 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
Rhyming, rhythmic, immersive, and lyrical … With unexpected humor, Tales from Muggleswick Wood is an enchanting collection of fairy stories for bedtime and beyond * Foreword Review *
The charm of the stories lies in their gentle suspense and singsong rhyming prose, complemented by dreamy illustrations by Charlie Mackesy ... Enchanting. * Daily Telegraph *
[A book of] funny and clever poems of forest creatures, animals, grown-ups and children which often have roots in British folklore * You Magazine, Daily Mail *
Nostalgia-tinged bedtime treats, which take myriad beats from classic British children’s works * Publishers Weekly *
These charming stories, told in flawless rhyme, and stunningly illustrated by Charlie Mackesy, are inspired by Cowie’s love of nature, animals and family life. Complete with the atmospheric and emotive charm of Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood … the magical world she has created is set to spread happiness far beyond her own home. * Lancashire Evening Post *
Brought to life by the artistic talent of Charlie Mackesy, this collection of five rhyming bedtime stories takes us deep into the enchanted place that is Muggleswick Wood * Sainsbury’s Magazine *
Filled with enchanting characters and whimsical adventures. The lyrical prose captures the heart of childhood wonder, making it a perfect gift for readers of all ages. It will become a cherished bedtime staple over the years. * Preneur Magazine *
A book for the whole family to enjoy * The Lady *
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Author's Bio
Vicky Cowie has always loved writing rhyming stories. She lives in East Yorkshire with her husband and four children. She loves horses and the English countryside, and was inspired by the classic stories that she loved while growing up.