Brambly Hedge is a series of illustrated children's books by Jill Barklem, recounting the adventures of a community of mice who live together in the tranquil surroundings of the English countryside. The writer described Brambly Hedge as a loving and caring society. The tales involve conflict resolution within nature or exploration, and/or the adventures of working together to achieve a common goal. There are no unkind characters or predators. The books, whose first titles were published in 1980, are written and illustrated by Barklem. The first four books follow the seasonal pattern of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Her later four books follow the mice' various adventures and activities. Works The four seasons were originally released as individual volumes in a miniature format (17.6x14.6 cm / 5.7x6.9 in). The next two, The Secret Staircase and The High Hills, were published as full-sized books (24x19.5 cm / 7.6x9.5 in). The last two books, Sea Story and Poppy's Babies, were released in the miniature format (17.6x14.6 cm / 5.7x6.9 in). Many later collections have all books in a larger format. The books are published by HarperCollins Children's Books in the United Kingdom and United States. Spring Story (1980) – Wilfred Toadflax enjoys a picnic and a surprise for his birthday at Bluebell Bank. Summer Story (1980) – The mice celebrate a special wedding, and everyone takes part in the preparations. Autumn Story (1980) – Primrose Woodmouse wanders off and finds herself in uncharted territory. Will anyone ever find her as the storm rages? Winter Story (1980) – The biggest snowstorm in years leaves just enough snow for a party in a palace made entirely out of ice. The Secret Staircase (1983) – Primrose and Wilfred go up to the attic on their own to practice reciting the Mid-Winter Poem for an important performance. The High Hills (1986) – Wilfred is determined to find some treasure in the hills above Brambly Hedge. Sea Story (1990) – Dusty Dogwood, Poppy Eyebright, Primrose Woodmouse and Wilfred Toadflax sail down river to retrieve salt from the sea mice. Poppy's Babies (1994) – A surprise comes to mother Poppy Eyebright on the babies' naming day. Collections Partial collections The Four Seasons of Brambly Hedge (1988) — 1 slipcased (7.68x9.29 in) volume containing seasonal first four books and 20 page author interview The Four Seasons of Brambly Hedge (1990) — 1 (20x20 in) volume containing seasonal first four