Spring Story by Jill Barklem (1980) is a charming children's picture book about a community of field mice living in the idyllic Brambly Hedge, who celebrate the arrival of spring with a surprise birthday picnic for the young mouse, Wilfred. It highlights themes of community, nature, and the changing seasons. 
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Hardcover | JUVENILE FICTION/Animals / Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc. Wilfred woke early. It was his birthday. He had lots of lovely presents, but the best one was a surprise… Mr Apple had organised a secret celebration picnic and all the mice of Brambly Hedge were invited. There was so much to carry. Poor Wilfred got very tired as he lurched and bumped his way along the grassy track. What was it Mrs Apple had said was in his hamper? Knives? Sandwiches? They were certainly heavy! When they finally arrived, Wilfred was allowed to open up the hamper and there he found the best treat of all…