Tales from Muggleswick Wood - by Vicky Cowie Hardcover

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Book Synopsis

This illustrated treasury of timeless and delightful rhyming stories about a magical wood and its charming inhabitants is the perfect gift for cozy bedtime reading.

At last, there before them the great oak trees stood,
as the sun cast its beams through the boughs of the wood. . .

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 and adventure--all brought to life in delightful rhyme that celebrates the beauty of the English countryside.

With charming verse by new author Vickie Cowie and enchanting illustrations by Charlie Mackesy, this beautiful treasury of stories is the perfect gift for anyone, young or old.

Contains five gorgeous stories to read at bedtime: The Magic of Muggleswick Wood, The Biggest Blooming Beetle, The Secret of Snittington Hall, Melvin the Mole, and Kevin the Kelpie.

Review Quotes

"Vicky Cowie's sweet fairytale Tales from Muggleswick Wood ventures into a magical world of gnomes, pixies, and stink-resistant moles. The watercolor and ink illustrations are cheery and quiet, evoking wonder over nature and the magic of make-believe. With unexpected humor, Tales from Muggleswick Wood is an enchanting collection of fairy stories for bedtime and beyond." --Foreword Reviews, starred review

"Cowie pens a collection of fanciful stories around a visiting grandmother who shares bedtime tales with each of her grandchildren . . . Throughout, ink and wash vignettes by Mackesy (The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse) blend E.H. Shepard-style shapes with Quentin Blake-like energy. Nostalgia-tinged bedtime treats, which take myriad beats from classic British children's works." -- Publishers Weekly

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