Sure to become a children’s classic, the tale is all about Bruno, known to the other creatures of the forest as The Wise Old Boar, because they always seek his counsel whenever they have problems. But in fact, Bruno is actually very stupid. His advice is so silly that when it doesn’t work, the animals blame themselves for failure.  

One day a dangerous storm approaches. The animals panic and flee to a cave. Bruno also tries to climb into the cave, but gets stuck. Quite by accident, Bruno saves everyone when he blocks the cave entrance, keeping out the flood waters. Instead of praising Bruno for his wisdom, he is now appreciated for his heroism. 

Merry lived and worked in Cornwall, England, for over 30 years and is one of the county’s most popular artists. She combined her artistic skills with her love for children to write this delightful fable.

About the Author



Margaret Merry spent five years at art college, three of them at Hornsey College of Art in London, where she obtained a diploma in art and design. Her paintings have been exhibited throughout the world. In England, she published four other books that became local best sellers. In 2002, she moved to Spain and now lives with her husband near a mountain village between Granada and the coast. She has one son and two granddaughters.