At the quiet end of Bramble Lane, a tiny bakery appears when the moon rises. But when Mallow the dormouse discovers her moonberry jam is missing, a floury trail leads her into the herb garden — and to a small hedgehog named Pip.
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The Wishing Cottage
Gentle adventures, cosy characters and a little quiet magic — made for winding down at the end of the day.
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Stories to help little imaginations settle.
From moonlit bakeries and woodland friends to fairies, animals and enchanted places, each original story is told in a calm, soothing style for peaceful bedtime listening.
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The Moonrise Bakery
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A quiet place for gentle stories at the end of the day.
The Wishing Cottage is a collection of original bedtime stories created for children and the grown-ups who listen with them. Each tale favours warmth, imagination and reassuring endings over noise and overstimulation.
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