Katie Mouse and the Christmas Door: A Santa Mouse Tale (Christmas Gift Edition) - Hardcover

Watson, Anne L

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1620355515 ISBN 13: 9781620355510

Publisher: Skyhook Press, 2017

Synopsis

Christmas is coming for Katie Mouse and the rest of the Mouse family! Papa strings lights on the house and takes Katie and her little brother, Dylan, to get a tree, while Mama puts up decorations and bakes cookies for Santa Mouse. Now, if only Katie could decide what she really wants for Christmas, so she can let Santa Mouse know!
 
On Christmas Eve, Santa Mouse and his mouse elves arrive to leave gifts for Katie and Dylan. But Alvar, the newest elf on the sleigh, wanders off to explore, and winds up meeting the Mouse children face to face. From the elf, they hear all about the North Pole and the magical Christmas Door, which shows you what you want and need the most. 
 
Can Alvar help Katie discover her deepest Christmas wish? And can Katie help Alvar, when Santa Mouse accidentally leaves him behind?
 
For ages 4 to 9.
 
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ABOUT ANNE AND MOUSE TOWN
 
In 2016, Anne L. Watson fell in love with felted mice by Bulgarian artist Diyana Stankova. Anne happened to be working on a housekeeping almanac, so she started photographing the mice, posing them in scenes with miniatures in dollhouses, to illustrate the book. Soon she was writing little stories about the mouse family, while learning to use Photoshop to manipulate their poses and composite their props and settings in a creative blend of toys, other photos, and purchased and free art. 
 
As Anne added more mice and other felted animals from Diyana and other artists, Mouse Town began to take shape. As might be expected, these adorable but pushy critters eventually demanded their own books, and Anne obliged with the Katie Mouse series. 
 
Besides her children's books, Anne writes literary novels and how-to books for grown-ups, on such subjects as housekeeping, soapmaking, and baking with cookie molds. She lives in Bellingham, Washington, with her husband and fellow author, Aaron Shepard, and a growing family of critters. Visit her at www.annelwatson.com.
 
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SAMPLE
 
"What's the Christmas Door?" Katie asked with new interest.
 
Alvar's eyes shone even brighter. "When the Christmas Door opens, it shows you what you want and need the most." 
 
"That sounds wonderful!" said Katie. "I can never decide that for myself." She sighed. "But I guess I could never go there."
 
Alvar thought a moment. "You don't really need to. I could show it to both of you, right here."
 
"Really?" said Katie, all excited. 
 
"Just close your eyes and look for a red and green door at the end of a path. I'll help you."
 
Katie and Dylan closed their eyes. Snow swirled all around them, thick and soft. As it settled, they found themselves on a misty forest path with Alvar. 
 
The mist grew thinner, and out of it, a door slowly appeared before them -- red and green with gold trimmings, brighter than their Christmas tree. A gold key hung from the doorknob.
 
"What do we do now?" said Katie.
 
"Just touch the key, and the door will open," said Alvar. "Who's first?"
 

 

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From the Author:

ABOUT ANNE AND MOUSE TOWN In 2016, Anne L. Watson fell in love with felted mice by Bulgarian artist Diyana Stankova. Anne happened to be working on a housekeeping almanac, so she started photographing the mice, posing them in scenes with miniatures in dollhouses, to illustrate the book. Soon she was writing little stories about the mouse family, while learning to use Photoshop to manipulate their poses and composite their props and settings in a creative blend of toys, other photos, and purchased and free art.  As Anne added more mice and other felted animals from Diyana and other artists, Mouse Town began to take shape. As might be expected, these adorable but pushy critters eventually demanded their own books, and Anne obliged with the Katie Mouse series.  Besides her children's books, Anne writes literary novels and how-to books for grown-ups, on such subjects as housekeeping, soapmaking, and baking with cookie molds. She lives in Bellingham, Washington, with her husband and fellow author, Aaron Shepard, and a growing family of critters. Visit her at annelwatson.com. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// SAMPLE "What's the Christmas Door?" Katie asked with new interest. Alvar's eyes shone even brighter. "When the Christmas Door opens, it shows you what you want and need the most."  "That sounds wonderful!" said Katie. "I can never decide that for myself." She sighed. "But I guess I could never go there." Alvar thought a moment. "You don't really need to. I could show it to both of you, right here." "Really?" said Katie, all excited.  "Just close your eyes and look for a red and green door at the end of a path. I'll help you." Katie and Dylan closed their eyes. Snow swirled all around them, thick and soft. As it settled, they found themselves on a misty forest path with Alvar.  The mist grew thinner, and out of it, a door slowly appeared before them -- red and green with gold trimmings, brighter than their Christmas tree. A gold key hung from the doorknob. "What do we do now?" said Katie. "Just touch the key, and the door will open," said Alvar. "Who's first?" 

From the Inside Flap:

PICTURE BOOKS FROM SKYHOOK PRESS KATIE MOUSE AND THE PERFECT WEDDING. Words and pictures by Anne L. Watson. Katie is really glad to be flower girl for her cousin Matilda's wedding, but not so happy to miss running in her school's relay race the same day! Ages 4-9. KATIE MOUSE AND THE CHRISTMAS DOOR. Words and pictures by Anne L. Watson. Can one of Santa Mouse's elves help Katie find her deepest Christmas wish? And in return, can she help when Santa Mouse leaves him behind? Ages 4-9. THE BAKER'S DOZEN: A Saint Nicholas Tale. Told by Aaron Shepard, illustrated by Wendy Edelson. Van Amsterdam, the baker, is as honest as he can be -- but he may have something left to learn. Ages 4-13. THE SEA KING'S DAUGHTER: A Russian Legend. Told by Aaron Shepard, illustrated by Gennady Spirin. A poor musician is invited to play in the Sea King's palace, where he's offered more than riches. An A.L.A. Notable and N.Y. Times Best Illustrated. Ages 7 and up. THE ADVENTURES OF MOUSE DEER: Tales of Indonesia and Malaysia. Told by Aaron Shepard, illustrated by Kim Gamble. Mouse Deer is small, and many animals want to eat him -- but first they have to catch him! Ages 4-9. THE LEGEND OF LIGHTNING LARRY. Told by Aaron Shepard, illustrated by Toni Goffe. A cowboy with a huge smile, a gun that shoots bolts of light, and a hankering for lemonade takes on Evil-Eye McNeevil's outlaw gang. Ages 4-12. 

About this edition

• Publisher: Skyhook Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1620355515
• ISBN 13: 9781620355510
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 36
• Illustrator: Watson Anne L