Bertram Likes to Sew

The youngest fo the family, Bertram doesn’t like swimming like other water voles, but he does love to sew and repair his family’s clothes. A gentle story about being true to yourself and following your passions. Included ecological notes and instructions to make your very own teddy bear.

'I wish I had someone to read this to me when I was small as it would have made sense and make me feel great. A really delightful read.'

- Mister Finch

'How I would have adored this book and all your work when I was little kid. It’s like a cross between the flower fairies books and tales of the river bank.

Not only charming and heartwarming but full of the compelling fascination of the tiny; minute tea cups and a world where blackberries are as big as your head.

I only wish these had been around when I was 6.'

Nicola Davies

'It’s so gentle, kind, deep, profound in such a light and accessible way. I think we all know as writers that the sparest of words are the hardest to find….but you have done it so beautifully.

I especially love the bit about learning how to ask questions…made me smile.

I think lots of littl’uns will find comfort knowing that you don’t have to like what everyone else is doing.

I want to shrink and live in Bertram’s world.’

Gill Lewis

'Totally charming, thoughtful story’

Julia Green

"I really love this quirky, gorgeous book. Gentle-but-firm story about determinedly being yourself. So beautiful you'll want to climb into the pages, and has a craft activity and natural history, too." Mimi Thebo