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The Christmas Mouse

Toby Forward author Ruth Brown illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd

Published:7th Sep '06

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The Christmas Mouse cover

Based on A CHRISTMAS CAROL, this sumptuously illustrated book brings Dickens' tale to life for young children.

Ben is a wealthy mouse who is not interested in Christmas, or the gift that Tim, a poor mouse, brings him on Christmas Eve. By morning, Ben, like Scrooge, has learnt the true meaning of Christmas and the value of friendship and he invites Tim to celebrate Christmas with him.Ben is a wealthy mouse who is not interested in Christmas, or the gift that Tim, a poor mouse, brings him on Christmas Eve. That night, Ben cannot sleep and a stranger appears who takes him on a quest to find three people who agree with Ben that a candied plum is the best thing in the world. By morning, Ben, like Scrooge, has learnt the true meaning of Christmas and the value of friendship and he invites Tim to celebrate Christmas with him. Toby Forward's atmospheric tale is perfectly matched by Ruth Brown's gorgeous illustrations, to make this a classic Christmas gift book.

"Ruth Brown is one of our most skilled illustrators of children's books." * Sunday Times *
"Brilliant. A very special book indeed." * Daily Mail *
"Fabulous." * Sunday Telegraph *
"Superbly observed" * Sunday Times *
"Ambitious and highly successful...unforgettable...brilliant illustrations" * Nursery World *

ISBN: 9781842705834

Dimensions: 298mm x 231mm x 3mm

Weight: 220g

40 pages