Margaret Tempest

Margaret Tempest

  • 4 stars across 17 books
The Alison Uttley Literary Property Trust and the Trustees of the Estate of the Late Margaret Mary Mears (Author)
Alison Uttley (1884-1976) said of her characters,"Why do children love them? Because I believe in them."She grew up at Castle Top Farm in Derbyshire, and her passion for the countryside comes across vividly in her timeless Little Grey Rabbit stories.

Margaret Tempest (Illustrator)
(1892-1982) illustrated these classic tales with such vitality that the characters come to life with warmth and wit. Her partnership with Alison Uttley lasted for forty years.
1st October 2012

Little Grey Rabbit's Christmas

Since publication of the first Little Grey Rabbit book in 1929, the series has become a classic of children's literature... MoreLittle Grey Rabbit's Christmas

(6 reviews) Review
5th May 2016

Little Grey Rabbit: Little Grey Rabbit goes to the Sea

When Squirrel, Hare and Little Grey Rabbit come down with colds, their friends decide the only cure is a trip to the sea... MoreLittle Grey Rabbit: Little Grey Rabbit goes to the Sea

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1st January 2016

Little Grey Rabbit: Wise Owl's Story

During a terrible storm, the tree hollow where Wise Owl lives is battered and bashed beyond repair! His precious things ... MoreLittle Grey Rabbit: Wise Owl's Story

(1 review) Review
6th October 2016

Little Grey Rabbit: Squirrel Goes Skating

Since publication of the first Little Grey Rabbit book in 1929, the series has become a classic of children's literature... MoreLittle Grey Rabbit: Squirrel Goes Skating

(1 review) Review
6th October 2016

Little Grey Rabbit and Friends

All of Little Grey Rabbit's woodland friends appear in this charming collection of tales by Alison Uttley, illustrated b... MoreLittle Grey Rabbit and Friends

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12th January 2017

Little Grey Rabbit: The Speckledy Hen

One bright day, Speckledy Hen decides to leave the farmyard and find a home of her own. But it's not long until Fox find... MoreLittle Grey Rabbit: The Speckledy Hen

(1 review) Review
1st March 2000

Little Grey Rabbit: Wise Owl's Story

Little Grey Rabbit is one of the classic gems of children's literature. The series is being relaunched to tie in with a ... MoreLittle Grey Rabbit: Wise Owl's Story

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5th May 2016

Little Grey Rabbit: Water Rat's Picnic

One fine bright day, Water Rat invites his friends to join him on his beloved little boat, the Saucy Nancy. He has plann... MoreLittle Grey Rabbit: Water Rat's Picnic

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1st January 2016

Little Grey Rabbit: Rabbit and the Weasels

Down in the dell, behind a curtain of foxgloves, lives a family of crafty weasels. They steal from all the little animal... MoreLittle Grey Rabbit: Rabbit and the Weasels

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