Description
A modern classic full of heart and holiday cheer, starring an adorable cast of mouse characters, perfect for fans of Little Red Sleigh.
It’s Christmas Eve, and the air is tingling with excitement. Hugo the mouse and his family are busy decorating their attic home for the most magical night of the year. But this season, the downstairs is quiet—without an ounce of yuletide cheer. Just a bare tree, with no garland, no bows, and no big sparkly star. Can Hugo hatch a plan to bring some of the joy from upstairs to the lonely man downstairs, who’s spending this holiday without his loved ones?
This little mouse family with big, brave hearts will inspire young readers to spread kindness not just during the Christmas season, but all year round.
It’s Christmas Eve, and the air is tingling with excitement. Hugo the mouse and his family are busy decorating their attic home for the most magical night of the year. But this season, the downstairs is quiet—without an ounce of yuletide cheer. Just a bare tree, with no garland, no bows, and no big sparkly star. Can Hugo hatch a plan to bring some of the joy from upstairs to the lonely man downstairs, who’s spending this holiday without his loved ones?
This little mouse family with big, brave hearts will inspire young readers to spread kindness not just during the Christmas season, but all year round.
Review Quotes
"[The] focus on simple acts of kindness is entirely fitting for the holiday."—Horn Book
"This story teaches a positive lesson about working together to complete a task and spread holiday cheer. A lovely choice for holiday shelves."—School Library Journal
"Underwood tells the story beautifully while leaving many elements for children to discover for themselves in the illustrations."—Booklist
"A mouse family spreads holiday cheer in Underwood’s dual domestic tale, which centers creaturely empathy."—Publishers Weekly
Biographical note
Deborah Underwood is the author of numerous books for children, including Outside In, Interstellar Cinderella, XO, Exoplanet, and New York Times bestsellers The Quiet Book, The Loud Book, and Here Comes the Easter Cat. She lives in Northern California and invites you to visit her online at deborahunderwoodbooks.com.
Leah Hong is the creator of Happy Dreams, Little Bunny and the illustrator of When You Have to Wait by Melanie Conklin. She is an artist and graphic designer who graduated from Emily Carr University of Art + Design with a degree in painting and drawing. Leah lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, and invites you to visit her online at leahhong.com.
Leah Hong is the creator of Happy Dreams, Little Bunny and the illustrator of When You Have to Wait by Melanie Conklin. She is an artist and graphic designer who graduated from Emily Carr University of Art + Design with a degree in painting and drawing. Leah lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, and invites you to visit her online at leahhong.com.
