Winter's Tale (briar hedge)

Description

A modern picture book classic created from 300 years of European children's book history.
Since its first publication in England in 1980, The Story of the Four Seasons has been translated into 13 languages ​​around the world, sold more than 3 million copies, and is a classic modern picture book that has become a legend in the history of children's publishing. It goes hand in hand with the Peter Rabbit story, a classic picture book, and provides a moving gift to both children and adults.

A fascinating country world revealed in incredibly detailed paintings
〈Wildflower Hedge〉, which was created through a combination of 5 years of detailed observation and research, approximately 80 sketches per page, and the artist's unrivaled talent for precise drawing and innate artistic insight, is a masterpiece not only for children but also for modern people. It shows the ideal world dreamed of in a more fascinating and vivid way than any other picture book.

A story of valuable life and environment that awakens both children and adults.
In Wild Rat Village, <Wildflower Hedge>, where we live in harmony with nature, traditional values ​​that we lost a long time ago are respected and self-sufficiency is strictly maintained. The field mice that live here live in harmony with nature, with a philosophy of kindness and mutual responsibility. Through this ideal image, the author speaks powerfully about the environment and life that everyone values. Therefore, <The Wildflower Hedge> can be said to be a masterpiece among masterpieces that expresses the truth with a penetrating eye on humans and nature.

Wild grasses that we learn new things from the main character’s name
If you look down a little, the mountains and fields are a world of tiny wild grasses. The same goes for the village of <Wildflower Hedge>. So, all the field mice in this village are named after wild plants from where they live. Matari, rock pine, Madame Ungersy, butterbur, primrose, etc. will provide a fresh smell to children growing up without knowing nature.

spring story
The village adults prepare a secret picnic for naughty Butterbur on her birthday. Butterbur wanted to receive a birthday present, but she held back and pushed the cart carrying the basket with difficulty.

summer story
The cheese butter factory's snow lantern and the mill's rock brush are married. The village rats dance together after the wedding ceremony and rejoice in the marriage of Snowflake and Rockbrush.

fall story
The village voles are busy preparing for winter, but there is no primrose in sight. The primrose that was playing in the forest is lost and can't find its way. The village adults search for primroses until it gets dark.

winter story
As heavy snow falls in Wildflower Village, a snow festival is held at the Ice Auditorium. The village rats dance happily, and the snow festival continues until dawn.