The Christmas Mouse
Will be published approx. on 7. September 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-84270-583-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Toby Forward's atmospheric tale is perfectly matched by Ruth Brown's gorgeous illustrations, to make this a classic Christmas gift book.
Reviews / Votes
"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 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 0 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 298 mm
Width: 231 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84270-583-4 (9781842705834)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Toby Forward
The Christmas Mouse
Book
09/1996
Andersen Press Ltd
€33.61
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Persons
Toby Forward (Author)
Toby Forward originally trained as a teacher of English and R.E. and now combines his writing with working as a parish priest. Some of his stories have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 under the pseudonym Rahila Khan and Virago published a collection of these stories, which they withdrew from publication once the true identity of the author was revealed!
Ruth Brown (Illustrator)
Ruth Brown is the creator of some of Britain's best loved children's books, that have been shortlisted for many awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. She has created a great many picture books for Andersen Press and is highly respected as an author and illustrator. She was born in Devon and now lives in London and Kent.
Toby Forward originally trained as a teacher of English and R.E. and now combines his writing with working as a parish priest. Some of his stories have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 under the pseudonym Rahila Khan and Virago published a collection of these stories, which they withdrew from publication once the true identity of the author was revealed!
Ruth Brown (Illustrator)
Ruth Brown is the creator of some of Britain's best loved children's books, that have been shortlisted for many awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. She has created a great many picture books for Andersen Press and is highly respected as an author and illustrator. She was born in Devon and now lives in London and Kent.