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Description
When Maggie has to go to school, Bramble is bored and lonely and gets into some trouble with Mr. Dingle next door. A misbehaving hen and a midnight visitor finally help turn Bramble into a good neighbor. Book #2
Quick Summary
If you have a kid who loves animal stories with a dash of mischief, this short early reader will have them laughing and feeling for Bramble, the bored goat left home while Maggie heads off to school. The trouble Bramble gets into with the grumpy Mr. Dingle next door feels realistic, and the arrival of a cheeky hen and a midnight visitor bring a lighthearted twist that helps Bramble figure out how to be a better neighbor. The book's simple language and short chapters make it perfect for newly independent readers, and the gentle humor means there's nothing scary just a few moments that might make kids giggle. Parents will appreciate the subtle lessons about loneliness, responsibility, and kindness, all wrapped in a cozy farm adventure. If you enjoy "Henry and Mudge" or the "Frog and Toad" easy readers, you'll find this one a fun, low-stress choice for bedtime or classroom read-alouds.