Carolyn Compton’s ‘The Christmas Mouse’ brings joy and cheer to children this holiday season
This children’s book celebrates the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a little girl and a mouse
Author Carolyn Compton returns to the world of children’s literature with the release of “The Christmas Mouse” (published by WestBow Press). This charming book tells two intertwined stories that capture the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a little girl and a mouse.
The story begins with a little girl visiting her grandparents’ farmhouse near the woods. As the holiday draws near, the family works together to create a special and memorable Christmas filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of the season. The highlight of the joyful tradition is cutting down a Christmas tree, which will become a glowing centerpiece adorned with ornaments from years past.
The second half of the book shifts perspectives to Miss Mouse, who has made her home high in a cedar tree. As she prepares for Christmas, she discovers that her home has been uprooted and is now nestled in the family’s living room. Miss Mouse watches the family enjoy the festive season, sharing popcorn and singing carols by the fireplace.
“The Christmas Mouse” is a celebration of family, tradition, and the happiness that the holiday season brings. It will remind young readers that Christmas is a time of love, sharing, and kindness. It will also inspire them to spread joy to those around them.
About the Author
Carolyn Compton is a storyteller who believes in the power of books to transport readers to magical worlds. Inspired by her aunt Lillian, a one-room schoolteacher, Compton developed a love for reading early on, escaping into stories about China, Paris, and the beloved family from “Little Women.” Though her reading passion waned during her busy years of work and raising children, it reignited as her adult children’s anecdotes sparked whimsical tales in her mind. Compton’s stories, like “The Christmas Mouse” and “A Cat in the Castle,” invite children on adventures that inspire imagination and foster a lifelong love of reading.
“The Christmas Mouse” By Carolyn Compton Softcover | 8.5 x 8.5in | 32 pages | ISBN 9781664280717 E-Book | 32 pages | ISBN 9781664280700 Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
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