Maisie the Mountain Hare - (Picture Kelpies) by Lynne Rickards (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A fun, rhyming story about Scotland's amazing mountain hare.

Maisie the mountain hare loves playing hide and seek with her brother Archie and their friend Thomas the ptarmigan ('tar-mi-gan' ). Archie is the best at hiding and Maisie has the keenest eyes. As the baby hares grow, their coats turn white to help them camouflage in winter. But with no snow in sight, the siblings are in danger. Can Maisie and Archie work together to stay safe?

Written in Lynne Rickards' signature rhyme, this is a playful tale of friendship and teamwork. Abigail Hookham's dynamic illustrations of Scottish animals and heather-covered Cairngorm landscapes are full of detail and character.

Review Quotes

'The lyrical approach to the text combines beautifully with the illustrations. Having spent a good amount of time in the Scottish Highlands, it's obvious to me that Abigail has also spent time there, as she has not only perfectly captured the mood and feel of the landscape, but also the changeability of the environment... Seeing the correct plant and animal species in the illustrations really pleased me. It is great to see science and important topics like climate change being introduced to a young audience.'
- The Mammal Society

'The latest in a series of rhyming picture books about iconic Scottish animals, which just keeps getting better. There is adventure and friendship, interwoven with learning about habitat and climate change and delivered through gentle rhyme that make the story a delight to read out loud. Abigail Hookham�s beautiful illustrations perfectly capture the flora and fauna of the Highlands.'
- Roaring Reads

About the Author

Lynne Rickards was born in Canada and has called Scotland home for over twenty years. She is the author of many much-loved picture books including Lewis Clowns Around, Harris the Hero, Skye the Puffling, Rowan the Red Squirrel, Willow the Wildcat, Oran the Curious Otter and Maisie the Mountain Hare. Lynne lives in Glasgow, Scotland. Abigail Hookham is an illustrator based in Lincolnshire, England. She graduated in Children's Literature and Illustration from Goldsmiths, University of London. Abigail is the illustrator of Oran the Curious Otter and Maisie the Mountain Hare.