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Eliza Thorncroft

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Born

in Canada

Website

http://www.hawthornquill.ca/elizathorncroft

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Children's, Fiction, Ebooks

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April 2025

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Eliza Thorncroft weaves timeless tales of friendship, wonder, and woodland magic.

Inspired by the quiet charm of hedgerows, meadows, and country lanes, her stories invite readers of all ages to slow down and savour the small joys of the natural world.

With a love for storytelling rooted in tradition and heart, Eliza brings the creatures of Hedgerow Hollows Tales, The Mice of Moonlit Meadows, Cozy Burrows Chronicles, and The Little Burrows Whispers, to life with tenderness, imagination, and a touch of whimsy. Her tales offer quiet retreat for the heart, where imagination and comfort gently entwine.

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From Sketchbook to Storybook: Illustrating the Worlds of Hawthorn Quill

Alongside writing my own stories, I have the joy of illustrating Hawthorn Quill Publishing’s children’s collection. Each project begins not only with a manuscript but often with a mood, a texture, or a sound—something visual that stirs the story forward. In many cases, early concept sketches shape the rhythm of the tale itself, deepening characters, influencing tone, and guiding the unfolding worl Read more of this blog post »

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Published on May 28, 2025 20:57 • Tags: behind-the-scenes, children-s-books, concept-art, eliza-thorncroft, gentle-storytelling, hawthorn-quill-publishing, illustrator-blog, nature-inspired-books, picture-book-illustration, storybook-illustration

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Eliza Thorncroft’s books

Average rating: 4.73 · 84 ratings · 50 reviews · 11 distinct works • Similar authors

	Beneath the Clover Hill 4.67 avg rating — 15 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Squirrel's First Day 4.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Arthur and the Kingswell Trio by Eva Bey (Goodreads Author), Eliza Thorncroft (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.90 avg rating — 10 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hedgehog's Birthday Surprise 3.91 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Coral and Ooma by Eva Bey (Goodreads Author), Eliza Thorncroft (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Welcome, Little Ones it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bunnies in the Berry Row 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	By The Bubbling Brook it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hedgerow Hollows Tales: Volume 1 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mice of Moonlit Meadows Collection of Tales it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Eliza Thorncroft is now following S.A. Krishnan, Jamie, and Lily
Mar 02, 2026 10:54AM
Eliza Thorncroft rated a book it was amazing Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5) by J.K. Rowling	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Eliza Thorncroft made a comment in the group Review Group — Group 386. General - Mod. Gene topic " Round 4 CR Hurst Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/review/R2NDQ7QC... Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... Eliza ...more "
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Eliza Thorncroft finished reading The Hybrid (The Hybrid #1) by E.K. Frances (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Eliza Thorncroft finished reading Once Upon a Kind Night \| Ages 3-8 years \| Themed Stories for Kids \| Short Stories: 150 Bedtime Stories that nurture Kindness, Courage and Gratitude \| ... ... Stories (Themed Story Books for Children) by Nora S	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Eliza Thorncroft rated a book it was amazing Round the World: A Life of Jeanne Baret: Odyssey by C.R. Hurst (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A beautifully told and long-overdue story. Round the World: The Life of Jeanne Baret brings to life an extraordinary woman who defied the limits of her time. C.M. Hurd captures both the adventure and the quiet courage of Jeanne Baret, the first woman ...more
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Eliza Thorncroft has read Once Upon a Kind Night \| Ages 3-8 years \| Themed Stories for Kids \| Short Stories: 150 Bedtime Stories that nurture Kindness, Courage and Gratitude \| ... ... Stories (Themed Story Books for Children) by Nora S	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Cozy read Once Upon a Kind Night offers 150 gentle one-page bedtime tales featuring kind and curious woodland animals. Each tiny story shares a peaceful moment, a soft lesson in kindness, and a cozy way to settle little hearts at the end of the day. C ...more
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“Much of what I write begins with a sound—the rustle of a mouse, the sigh of wind through meadow grass, or the hush of morning in a hollow.”
― Eliza Thorncroft

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“The world can be wild. So I draw windows into gentler corners.”
― Eliza Thorncroft

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“Much of what I write begins with a sound—the rustle of a mouse, the sigh of wind through meadow grass, or the hush of morning in a hollow.”
― Eliza Thorncroft

tags: author-quotes, eliza-thorncroft, gentle-storytelling, hawthorn-quill-publishing, hedgerow-life, nature-writing, peaceful-reads, quiet-books, woodland-stories, writing-inspiration

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“The world can be wild. So I draw windows into gentler corners.”
― Eliza Thorncroft

tags: author-quotes, children-s-literature, cozy-books, eliza-thorncroft, gentle-storytelling, hawthorn-quill-publishing, literary-quotes, nature-writing, peaceful-reads, quiet-books

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