The Happy Hedgerow by Elena Mannion
Somewhere in the folds of the countryside, Old Oak lives content and fulfilled in his hedgerow by the barley field. When the farmer pulls up the Far Hedgerow one day, Old Oak is dismayed. Can he care for all the fleeing birds? The field is now too open, and the wind and rain are carrying away the soil! Will a new farmer make the field a happy home again?
BOOK OF THE SEASON Discover The Happy HedgerowSeptember sees the publication of a wonderful new children’s book endorsed by CPRE and celebrating our favourite landscape iconElena Mannion’s The Happy Hedgerow is a charmingly positive story, illustrated by talented young artist Erin Brown. CPRE vice president Sir Andrew Motion has called the book ‘a welcome reminder that hedgerows are our greatest nature reserves’ and feels it will encourage children to engage with the rich variety of life on their doorsteps’. It would make the perfect gift for young nature lovers aged four and up. * Countryside Voices (CPRE) *
This is a dramatic story about a hedgerow and Old Oak who live content and fulfilled by the barley field. Then the farmer pulls up the hedgerow, causing birds to flee and the field to be exposed to wind and rain causing soil erosion. This book reminds us all that hedgerows are a great nature reserve and crucial wildlife corridors. Elena Mannion spent most of her childhood playing in fields and therefore it is not surprising that her first book is about the importance of protecting nature. Erin Brown is also a lover of nature and environmental protection. This quite superb children’s book highlights environmental protection and this is an important subject for young children to understand. The poignant story written in lyrical prose and beautifully illustrated should be in every primary school library and used by teachers and parents to educate young children about protecting our hedgerows and nature. Suitable for young children, (reading age 4+) the book is really ageless and will touch the hearts of children, parents and grandparents. -- ENGLISH 4-11 Published by The English Association and the UK Literacy Assocation Spring 2022 edition
This is a dramatic story about a hedgerow and Old Oak who live content and fulfilled by the barley field. Then the farmer pulls up the hedgerow, causing birds to flee and the field to be exposed to wind and rain causing soil erosion. This book reminds us all that hedgerows are a great nature reserve and crucial wildlife corridors. Elena Mannion spent most of her childhood playing in fields and therefore it is not surprising that her first book is about the importance of protecting nature. Erin Brown is also a lover of nature and environmental protection. This quite superb children’s book highlights environmental protection and this is an important subject for young children to understand. The poignant story written in lyrical prose and beautifully illustrated should be in every primary school library and used by teachers and parents to educate young children about protecting our hedgerows and nature. Suitable for young children, (reading age 4+) the book is really ageless and will touch the hearts of children, parents and grandparents. -- ENGLISH 4-11 Published by The English Association and the UK Literacy Assocation Spring 2022 edition
Elena Mannion is a new children's author who lives in a small, historic village in Hertfordshire. A keen walker, and nature lover who takes her holidays in a far flung forest, she is passionate about keeping children connected to the natural world, as well as fostering a love of reading. 'Children's stories take us back to the magical place where we all started: we can rediscover all those feelings of freedom and a world full of promise.' Erin Brown is a Northern Irish illustrator who lives on beautiful Jersey. After graduating in Fine Art, a passion for children’s books took hold. She combines her love for hand drawn lines and traditional techniques with the freedom of adding colour digitally. Her love of stories comes from her Grandad who lived by the sea and was always ready with a tale or two (and a tea cake!). When not working, she can be found baking, exploring, or down at the sea shore, watching the tide roll in.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781999639891 |
| ISBN 10 | 1999639898 |
| Title | The Happy Hedgerow |
| Author | Elena Mannion |
| Series | Old Oak |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pikku Publishing |
| Year published | 2021-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |