Maisie the Mountain Hare

£6.99

Chill winds were blowing, the days growing colder,
and Maisie and Archie were both getting older.
“We’re looking all patchy,” said Maisie one day
“It makes hide-and-seek very tricky to play.”

Maisie and her brother Archie, the young mountain hares, have brown coats so they’re camouflaged against the hillsides of the Scottish Highlands. When they begin to turn white, yet there’s no snow in sight, can the siblings stay hidden?

Reviews

'The lyrical approach to the text combines beautifully with the illustrations. Having spent a good amount of time in the Scottish Highlands, it's obvious to me that Abigail has also spent time there, as she has not only perfectly captured the mood and feel of the landscape, but also the changeability of the environment... Seeing the correct plant and animal species in the illustrations really pleased me. It is great to see science and important topics like climate change being introduced to a young audience.'
-- The Mammal Society

'Stunningly illustrated by Abigail Hookham, the gentle rhyming text introduces youngsters to this fascinating animal while echoing games, sibling dynamics and the comfort of family they will recognise from their own lives.'
-- Barbara Henderson, What's On North

'The latest in a series of rhyming picture books about iconic Scottish animals, which just keeps getting better. There is adventure and friendship, interwoven with learning about habitat and climate change and delivered through gentle rhyme that make the story a delight to read out loud. Abigail Hookham’s beautiful illustrations perfectly capture the flora and fauna of the Highlands.'
-- Roaring Reads