A small, grey mouse called Gwinnie lives in a meadow in a house built by her mum and dad, Billy and Bel. Bel is unwell and away in hospital so Billy keeps Gwinnie's spirits up with plenty of activity and fun.
One day Gwinnie wonders why she can't fly like birds do and Billy suggests they go into the workshop where they make a magnificent aeroplane. Finally, they paint it Gwinnie's favourite colour - a gorgeous red.
But the plane has no engine. It won't be dirty, noisy or smelly but how will it fly? All they need are their flying clothes and plenty of imagination. · Gwinnie's friend, Mustardseed, a fairy from nearby buttercup meadow, turns up and they all take off to a faraway land. There they meet another friend, Zinnie the Witch, as she whizzes through the sky.
They round off the day by having tea together at Gwinnie's house, then Mustardseed and Zinnie fly off into the night. Gwinnie is sad to see them go but looks forward to the next day when she will send mum pictures and a letter describing the wonderful time they all had.
| ISBN: | 9781836280941 |
| Publication date: | 28th March 2025 |
| Author: | Helen Wheeler |
| Publisher: | Troubador Publishing an imprint of Troubador Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 68 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s picture books |
Loved this book. Beautiful illustrations, great characters and engaging story in rhythmic rhyme. The story is fun but also touching. Lots of pictures for a child to explore.
Gwinnie the Mouse in the House in the Meadow is a gentle, joy-filled picture book that sparkles with imagination, warmth, and heart. Set in a peaceful meadow, the story follows little Gwinnie, a thoughtful grey mouse with a big imagination and an even bigger heart.
With her mum Bel away in hospital, Gwinnie’s dad, Billy, keeps her busy and happy with fun activities—none more exciting than the day they decide to build a bright red aeroplane together. There’s just one problem: it has no engine! But that doesn’t stop Gwinnie, Billy, and their fairy friend Mustardseed.... Read Full Review
I bought this book for my great niece and nephews, who loved it. I was taken by the attention to detail and imagination: it really feels like they go on a wonderful trip together.
This little book is so well thought out. Every page is full of highly individual illustrations, it's like a mini work of art that is bound to stimulate a child's imagination. It has been designed to be read aloud as it trips off the tongue delightfully, with pleasing rhythms. The relationship between Gwinnie the little mouse in the meadow and her dad Billy is such a tender one, he is a model dad! They really have fun and Gwinnie's friends are in that wonderful imaginative realm that helps to inspire a love of nature too in a child. This is the kind of book that can be told quickly or can be lingered over, where the adult can ask questions about the scenes: to stimulate the child's imagination, increase vocabulary or develop thinking skills.... Read Full Review
A small, grey mouse called Gwinnie lives in a meadow in a house built by her mum and dad, Billy and Bel. Bel is unwell and away in hospital so Billy keeps Gwinnie's spirits up with plenty of activity and fun.
Gwinnie features in the following genres: Children’s picture books
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Gwinnie was written by Helen Wheeler and published by Troubador Publishing an imprint of Troubador Publishing Ltd
Gwinnie has 68 pages
£8.99, reduced from £9.99. In Stock.