Margaret Tempest – illustratör

Since publication of the first Little Grey Rabbit book in 1929, the series has become a classic of children's literature,capturing the hearts of many. The popularity of Alison Uttley's magical stories and Margaret Tempest's livelyillustrations meant that generations of children grew up with Grey Rabbit, Squirrel, Hare, Moldy Warp and littleFuzzypeg. These lovely versions of four favourite original titles will bring the world of Little Grey Rabbit to a newgeneration.

When Squirrel, Hare and Little Grey Rabbit come down with colds, their friends decide the only cure is a trip to the seaside. They pack a tent, a hamper and a bucket and spade and set off along the winding lanes to the sandy cove below the cliffs. It''s not long before everyone is enjoying the bracing sea breeze and the rolling green tide. Water Rat and Hare swim in the shallows, Squirrel makes a cockleshell hat and dances near the waves. All of a sudden, mischievous seagulls descend; they steal Hare''s red coat and Water Rat''s frills! Will these naughty birds spoil the friends'' special day out?

One fine bright day, Water Rat invites his friends to join him on his beloved little boat, the Saucy Nancy. He has planned a picturesque journey down the river and, afterwards, a sumptuous feast beneath the trees, with egg and cress sandwiches, marigold sponge and watermint jellies. But when some cackling ducks cause a commotion on the river, and Hare decides to man the boat, it looks like Water Rat''s picnic mightn''t be so perfect after all...

Down in the dell, behind a curtain of foxgloves, lives a family of crafty weasels. They steal from all the little animals as they walk by; Speckledy Hen''s eggs, Moldy Warp''s axe... One day, as Little Grey Rabbit bravely hurries past the weasels'' haunt, they jump out and snatch her away. "We''ve been waiting for you," the weasels say, "we want somebody to bake and wash and clean." Now it is up to her woodland friends to save Little Grey Rabbit and finally teach those weasels a lesson!

It''s time for Fuzzypeg the hedgehog to start school and he is very excited. He leaves home and heads through the hedgerows to his village school. When Tim and Bill Hedgehog see their cousin Fuzzypeg trotting down the road with his fine new school bag, they want to go to school too. But then they meet Hare and their whole day is turned upside down.

All of Little Grey Rabbit''s woodland friends appear in this charming collection of tales by Alison Uttley, illustrated by Margaret Tempest. Meet Hare, Squirrel, Wise Owl, Moldy Warp the mole and other animals in this timeless treasury, and discover the true value of friendship. These stories will delight and entertain children and adults alike. Titles include: - Little Grey Rabbit''s Paint-Box- Wise Owl''s Story- The Speckledy Hen- Moldy Warp the Mole- The Knot Squirrel Tied- Little Grey Rabbit''s Birthday

During a terrible storm, the tree hollow where Wise Owl lives is battered and bashed beyond repair! His precious things are left scattered around the wood, damp and muddy from the downpour. Little Grey Rabbit and her friends decide to help Wise Owl find a new home. After a long day of searching, Little Grey Rabbit discovers another tree hollow. With a spruce and a tidy she''s sure that Wise Owl will be right at home there, but will Wise Owl agree?

When Hare spots a lady painting him in the fields, he can't wait to see her sketchbook. Everyone is fascinated to see themselves on the pages, but can they paint a picture that's just as good?Since their first publication in 1929, the Little Grey Rabbit stories have captured the hearts of many and become children's classics. Beautifully told by Alison Uttley and brought to life by Margaret Tempest's charming illustrations, these stories enchant children and adults alike. For over 80 years, generations of children have grown up reading the adventures of Little Grey Rabbit, Squirrel, Hare and all their animal friends.

Rat has a knot in his tail that he just can't untie - and it's getting in the way of all his thieving. There's only one thing for it, according to Owl. Rat will have to turn over a new leaf. But can he do what it takes to undo the knot squirrel tied? Since their first publication in 1929, the Little Grey Rabbit stories have captured the hearts of many and become children's classics. Beautifully told by Alison Uttley and brought to life by Margaret Tempest's charming illustrations, these stories enchant children and adults alike. For over 80 years, generations of children have grown up reading the adventures of Little Grey Rabbit, Squirrel, Hare and all their animal friends.