Talewater Press
Talewater Press is an imprint of Patience Design Ltd, under which we are republishing English language editions of John Patience's back catalogue of illustrated children's books. Some of these 1980s children's books have been out of print for a while.
Have you been trying to find a new copy to replace a favourite Fern Hollow book you lost? If so, you will find it here. (If you're not already a fan you can get to know 1980s children's bookTales from Fern Hollow here.)
"Your work lives on strong in my house hold. We have made Fern Hollow our model for everyday life in our human world!"
Will Michael, "The CT Naturalist" (click to see Will's Youtube channel)
There are lots of second-hand (used) copies of John's books, including Tales from Fern Hollow, for sale online. Of course, we'd like people to buy our new copies but it can be difficult to spot them amongst all the others. To make this easier, we list below:
- all 17 individual titles in the Tales from Fern Hollow series, with links to order paperback or hardback versions from your local Amazon.
- 4 hardback compilations (4 of the individual stories per book) with links to order from Amazon, from other online retailers, or from bookstores by asking for the ISBN shown.
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The Tales from Fern Hollow series
The Seasons in Fern Hollow
40th Anniversary Edition
The one that started it all, now in a new 64-page 40th Anniversary Edition, in both paperback and hardback:
64 pages of detailed, colourful and cheerful illustrations introduce us, through the seasons of the year, to some of the animal characters who went on to appear in the four series that followed through the 1980s and 1990s.
Original Series 1
Brock the
Balloonist
Mr Rusty's
New House
The Brass Band Robbery
Sports Day
Adventures in Fern Hollow
All four stories above collected together into this 80-page hardback book:
Brock the Balloonist; Mr Rusty's New House; The Brass Band Robbery; and Sports Day.
- Amazon
- To order from bookshops and other online retailers, ask for ISBN 978-1916112599
Original Series 2
The Unscary
Scarecrow
Sigmund's
Birthday Surprise
Parson Dimly's
Treasure Hunt
Muddles
at the Manor
Happy Ending Stories from Fern Hollow
All four stories above collected together into this 80-page hardback book:
The Unscary Scarecrow; Sigmund's Birthday Surprise; Muddles at the Manor; Parson Dimly's Treasure Hunt
- Amazon
- To order from bookshops and other online retailers, ask for ISBN 978-1916112544
Original Series 3
Mrs Merryweather's Letter
- Paperback
- Hardback - coming soon
Granny Bouncer's Rescue
- Paperback
- Hardback - coming soon
The Midsummer Banquet
- Paperback
- Hardback - coming soon
All four stories above collected together into this 80-page hardback book:
The Tortoise Fair; Mrs Merryweather's Letter; Granny Bouncer's Rescue; and The Midsummer Banquet.
The Tortoise Fair; Mrs Merryweather's Letter; Granny Bouncer's Rescue; and The Midsummer Banquet.
- Amazon
- To order from bookshops and other online retailers, ask for ISBN 978-1916164659
Original Series 4
Castaways on Heron Island
- Paperback
- Hardback - coming soon
The Floating Restaurant
- Paperback
- Hardback - coming soon
The Mysterious Fortune Tellers
- Paperback
- Hardback - coming soon
Spike and the Cowboy Band
- Paperback
- Hardback - coming soon
All four stories above collected together into this 80-page hardback book:
Castaways on Heron Island; The Floating Restaurant; The Mysterious Fortune Tellers; and Spike and the Cowboy Band.
- Amazon
- To order from bookshops and other online retailers, ask for ISBN 978-1916276918
Fairytales
Fairytale Favourites Volume 1
Four of the most well-known and well-loved Grimms fairytales are collected together into this 80-page hardback book:
Puss in Boots; Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty; and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Available now:
- Click here to order from Amazon
- Order from bookshops and other online retailers (ask for ISBN 978-1916164611)
Tales from Fern Hollow by John Patience is a vintage 1980s and 1990s children's book series (1980s kids books) - perfect for those looking for 1980s nostalgia.
