Spring Story Author:Jill Barklem Wilfred woke early one morning. It was his birthday! He got lots of lovely presents, but the best one was a surprise. He knew he was going on a picnic, but what he didn't know was that Mr. Apple had organized a secret celebration, and that all the mice of Brambly Hedge were invited. Wilfred was put in charge of carrying the picnic hamper. It w... more »as enormous. He grew tired as he lurched and bumped his way along the grassy track. What was it Mrs. Apple had said was in the hamper? Knives? Sandwiches? They certainly were very heavy! Once at the picnic spot, Wilfred was finally allowed to open the hamper. And there he found the best surprise of all.« less