This beautifully illustrated picture book was the inspiration for Tattybogle The Musical.  Sandra Horn's nature-themed story has a wonderfully redemptive quality, revealing through its symbolism that hope is possible in every season and circumstance. 

Tattybogle the scarecrow has a head full of straw and cheerful thoughts. The rain is his music, the birds and animals his friends and the wind is his dancing partner. Nothing gets him down; he loves everything – even the crows! Then one day the Autumn wind is so strong that Tattybogle is blown to pieces. All that is left of him is an old stick, but he never loses hope. His optimistic approach to life is rewarded, as Spring brings him a glorious new start: Tattybogle's stick takes root and and he becomes a tree!

'Beautiful' - Daily Telegraph

'A gentle story of hope and renewal' - Daily Mirror

'Excellent for reading aloud' - Evening Standard