Autumn Story, from British author Jill Barklem's beloved 'Brambly Hedge' series. First published in England in 1980, this modern picture book classic has sold over 4 million copies worldwide. Set against beautiful illustrations, it tells a heartwarming story of love, friendship, and cooperation among mice living simply and purely in harmony with nature. It's a clear autumn day. As the blackberries ripen just right, the mice living in Brambly Hedge become very busy. Every morning, they must carry the blackberries to the Store Stump to prepare for winter. Mrs. Toadflax, who lives in the Oak Palace, also comes out into the woods with her youngest daughter, Primrose, to pick blackberries. Just as their baskets are nearly full, old Mrs. Eyebright comes by and warns that rain is coming. Mrs. Toadflax tells Primrose to head back to the Oak Palace while she goes to the Store Stump to discuss things with old Mr. Apple. Soon after, the mice bring out their carts and wagons to gather the last of the blackberries. Mrs. Toadflax returns to the Oak Palace, but Primrose is nowhere to be found……