Written by Jo Coker as a way to connect with her grandchildren while they were living overseas, this beautifully illustrated children's book will delight three to seven-year-olds with tales of lovable wildlife animals exploring the English countryside. The beautifully illustrated pages will encourage curiosity in the natural world as Henry the field mouse makes friends with the animals he meets on his adventures. As children learn a little about the appearance and habitats of different animals, they will see how Henry makes friends with almost everyone- steering clear of those who might like him for their supper!These countryside tales will capture the imagination of those already reading by themselves and are divided into short chapters for 'read to me' bedtime stories. In Book 1, we follow the adventures of Henry the field mouse as he explores his surroundings beyond his home under the garden shed, while making new friends with a hedgehog, a water vole, a large horse and a family of mice. Children will enjoy the escapades of Henry and his friends as they discover the riverbank, stow away in a horsebox, and take a daring car ride to a nearby town! The beautiful illustrations will help you imagine the antics of these wildlife creatures as they become friends and discover life outside the safety of the garden.This is the first in a series of three books about Henry's adventures.