Poppys Babies (Brambly Hedge) (HB)
Pickup available at The Shop
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There's something about Brambly Hedge that makes adults go just as quiet as the children. One minute you're reading about Poppy and Dusty's three new babies crammed into the top of a flour mill (which is, by any reasonable measure, a chaotic living situation), and the next you've forgotten you were tired. Jill Barklem's watercolour world is so impossibly detailed and cosy that it basically works as a stress reliever for grown-ups, with a lovely story attached.
We love it because:
- Jill Barklem's illustrations are genuinely extraordinary, full of tiny details to pore over together again and again
- The Naming Day celebration is warm, funny, and community-spirited in a way that feels both timeless and oddly moving
- It's a proper hardback, the kind that survives being read thirty-seven times and handed down
- New babies, community coming together, cosy chaos, a wonderful surprise at the end. It covers a lot of ground for 32 pages
What's in the box:
- One hardback copy of Poppy's Babies by Jill Barklem
- Full colour illustrations throughout
- 32 pages
Great for:
- Ages 3 and up (though honestly, no upper limit)
- New siblings, baby gifts, or a lovely addition to a Brambly Hedge collection
- Bedtime reading that goes down without a fight
- Encouraging a love of beautifully made picture books
Important to know:
- Hardback, 32 pages
- Dimensions: 17.6 x 14.6 cm
- Full colour illustrations throughout
- Recommended from age 3
- ISBN: 9780008282813
- Published by HarperCollins
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping and Delivery
How much is shipping, and where do you deliver to?
How much is shipping, and where do you deliver to?
Orders under £50: £5.95
Orders £50 and over: Free!
Royal Mail Tracked 24.
We currently ship to UK mainland and Northern Ireland only.
Do you deliver locally?
Do you deliver locally?
We do! If you live locally to our shop in Bath, we can deliver the same day by Eco Bike.
Once you've added your local address at checkout, choose bike delivery from the drop-down on the shipping page.
How long will it take to receive my order?
How long will it take to receive my order?
Orders received before 1 pm Monday to Friday are sent by Next Day Delivery as Standard. We do not charge extra for this service.
We are unable to deliver on Sundays. Therefore, orders received after 1 pm on Friday and before 1 pm on the following Monday will be delivered on Tuesday.
We will contact you as soon as possible if there is a problem with your order or the items you have chosen. This may delay your delivery, but we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
Returns and Refunds
What's your refund policy?
What's your refund policy?
We have no time limit on our returns. We want you to be able to buy gifts in advance and not worry!
Your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
I'm afraid we can't refund Gift Cards or refund items which are not in their original condition, are damaged or missing parts.
See our refunds policy for more info.


