Two Christmas Mice

by Corinne Demas, Stephanie Roth Sisson (Illustrator)

With the snow getting deeper by the minute, Annamouse and Willamouse are unable to venture out to get the supplies they need to decorate their homes for Christmas and so fear that Santamouse won't be able to find them if they can't complete their tasks, but the sound of music from afar puts their fears to rest as they delight in the true meaning of the day.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Animals, Childrens, Holiday

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 30, 2005

About the author

Corinne Demas is the award-winning author of thirty-nine books, including six novels (Daughters, The Road Towards Home, The Writing Circle), two short story collections, a memoir (Eleven Stories High, Growing Up in Stuyvesant Town, 1948--1968), a poetry chapbook, and numerous books for children (The Littlest Matryoshka, Saying Goodbye to Lulu, The Disappearing Island, The Perfect Tree). She is a Professor Emerita of English at Mount Holyoke College and a Fiction Editor of The Massachusetts Review. Along with her family, two donkeys, and a precocious puppy, she divides her time between Western Massachusetts and Cape Cod, two settings that have inspired her books.

Reviews

[Maexo♡]

This was such a sweet read. Two mice, Annamouse and Willamouse are trapped indoors when it snows far too much, which leads them both to celebrate alone on Christmas eve. But, the two of them find a way to be not so alone; it involves decorations, a Christmas tree, and a violin. The book had whimsical illustrations and a very endearing story. And, a heartwarming ending with a special appearance by Santamouse.

[Mary Anne]

On the day before Christmas, Annamouse is busy getting ready. She has a tree, but a big snow storm prevents her from getting out to gather decorations. Due to the storm, she finds herself alone on Christmas Eve. Willamouse has been busy making a paper chain to decorate her tree, but the storm prevents her from going out to get one. Willamouse is alone on Christmas eve too. Annamouse decided to play some Christmas carols on her violin. Is that music, Willamouse hears? Will Annamouse and Willamouse find each other on Christmas eve? Sweet, happy story!