The First Franklin Christmas Tree

by Professor Thadamouse, Claudie C Bergeron (Illustrator)

With Christmas fast approaching, the people of Franklin realize that Saint Nicholas may not know where to find their new, little town. Working together as family, friends, and neighbors all, they find a bright and shining solution to show Saint Nicholas the way to their town that first Franklin Christmas.
Because of the people's hard work and love for each other, Saint Nicholas leaves the town a magical gift which will continue the love of that first Franklin Christmas Tree for many Christmases to come.

36 pages, Hardcover

Published September 17, 2021

About the author

Professor Thadamouse began writing when he was just a mouse-pup in the 3rd grade.
When not writing, he enjoys trail running, spending time with friends, and toasted swiss-cheese on rye (with a dill pickle). He currently lives in the hollow of a Great Oak Tree in the little town of Franklin, where he continues to read, and write, and seek adventures!

Around the doorway to his home there appears a glowing, ring of magic. Anytime Professor Thadamouse leaves his home, the magic transforms him into a man, so that he can walk about his little town and enjoy spending time with his neighbors and friends. And whenever he steps back through the magical door to his home, he changes back into his wonderful, mouse self.

Reviews

[James Rodolfo · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a world where Christmas is primarily linked to materialism, Professor Thadamouse portrayed messages of love and joy at the heart of the community. He has departed from the overly saturated “being good, thus receiving a gift for Christmas, or being bad, and receiving nothing,” evident in modern children's books. In the book, everything is good! What I love the most about the book is how Professor creatively stretched the messages of "love “ and “caring for the community” throughout the year, circling back to Christmas. In the book, love is not conditional on celebrating Christmas, it is nurtured throughout the seasons. The illustrations are quite breathtaking while conveying indirect messages. This includes the representation of several ethnic groups represented in the book, cementing the message of love, joy, and magic throughout the storyline!