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"I hugely admire the wit and beauty and flair of everything Atinuke does." Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible CreaturesSelected as a BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 by: The Wall Street Journal; Publishers Weekly; Kirkus Reviews; Books for Keeps; ALSC Notable Children's Books; Centre for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature. "Has the feel of an instant classic." Books for Keeps, Books of the Year 2024"A truly magical sense of place." Lancaster Guardian"There's a classic feel to these cheerful, charming, beautifully illustrated seasonal stories." Inclusive Books for Children"What a truly fabulous partnership. This is a lovely, lovely story. Beautiful art. The perfect bedtime read and birthday gift." Nicola DaviesFrom two award-winning children's book makers comes a charming collection of four stories for newly independent readers that celebrate a spirited little girl living in the heart of the wild countryside with family and friends. Beti lives in a little round house in the green woods under the mountains. She lives with Mam, Tad, Baby Jac and her very own tiny goat called Naughty. With each changing season, there is always the promise of adventure! In playful, humourous and exciting stories with richly detailed and bucolic illustrations by Emily Hughes, world-renowned storyteller Atinuke draws on her own experience of building and living in a round house to create a truly magical sense of place. An unforgettable children's book perfect for newly independent readers to immerse themselves in and embrace the natural world.