260 x 200mm, 48 pages, Colour printing, Perfect bound, Softcover, 2025

Mouse the Kestrel' is a 48 page hand painted children's picture book, starring a Kestrel, set in a woodland.  The tale is based loosely on two true events, which happened at Queenscairn farm and woodland in the Scottish Borders between 2019-2020. The first event was a kestrel who fell from its nest and damaged its wing. The second event happened in the woodland behind the farm, which was due to be cut down when it was saved from destruction by its inhabitants who rescued their home in a remarkable way. Included in the book are themes of; nervousness, friendship, kindness, empathy, comedy, action and eco adventure.

Blurb
‘Many creatures live in the wood on top of the hill, 
some are fliers, 
some are runners,
some burrowers, 
some have bodies,
tough like armour, 
some use mud, as a disguise,
some listen with their ears 
and watch with their eyes. 
Some were easy to scare 
and some scared Mouse easily’

A sudden event puts Mouse’s home in danger. Will she fight or take flight? 
p.s. it is not advised to approach a badger for
flying lessons, this may result in tears on both sides.

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