As seen in People Magazine, and featured in media around the world, Simon and George have transformed an ordinary backyard log pile into a jolly mouse village! Families of wild mice frolic and play amongst the handcrafted homes and festive settings lovingly created for them by their caretaker, Simon, affectionately known as Mr. Tographer by the tiny village residents.
These delightful mouse antics have now been written into a series of stories for all to enjoy! Award-winning children’s book author Rebecca Atanassova, watercolor artist Alissa Hansen, and Simon have teamed up to bring you these tales in a new series of books, starting with the soon-to-be-published George the Mouse in a Log Pile House.
George, Mr. Tographer, and friends invite you to follow along for more information on the many upcoming adventures of George the Mouse in a Log Pile House!
the Real Story
the Real Story
OF SIMON & THE LOG PILE VILLAGE
OF SIMON & THE LOG PILE VILLAGE
The Log Pile village
The Log Pile village
In a quiet corner of Yorkshire,
a most unexpected friendship began on a typical day in 2018. Wildlife photographer Simon Dell was relaxing in his garden when out of the grass popped a rather curious mouse named George. Serendipity, perhaps? We believe so, for as quick as a wink a remarkable friendship fit for a fairytale blossomed. Their charming story has since kindled a sense of wonder and imagination in hearts worldwide.
Creator Simon Dell working on the Village.
One of the many buildings in the real Village.
Looking for his biography at the book store.
A mouse sized Mini.
Learning how to fly.
The majestic Mouse Henge.
Halloween decorations in the Log Pile Village.
Village neighbors sharing a bite.
The family getting ready to set sail.
A mouse village tea party on a mushroom table.
Time to launch!
& THE REAL VILLAGE
Team George
& THE REAL VILLAGE
Creator Simon Dell & Illustrator, Alissa Hansen
recently to fully experience all the latest developments in Log Pile Village, visit with the residents, and prepare more stories and illustrations for the upcoming books.
Team George visited Simon & the real George
Simon Dell and Author, Rebecca Atanassova
Simon and Alissa checking out the dock at the Log Pile Pond
Rebecca at the real Log Pile Village
Alissa with her sketchbook for the illustrations
Alissa’s watercolors in action at the Log Pile
LAUNCHING MAY 2026
