Uncle Mugsy and the Terrible Twins of Christmas

by Eric Metaxas, Tim Raglin (Illustrator)

Uncle Mugsy is a confirmed bachelor — bachelor bulldog that is — who lives in his comfortable mansion without a care in the world. His only companion is his faithful butler, Peeves, who sees to his every worldly need, while Mugsy romances the elegant Miss Margaret Dogmont. But Mugsy’s perfectly singular existence is put in double jeopardy when his adorable niece and nephew arrive for an unexpected Christmas visit!

Awarded a Silver Medal by The New York Society of Illustrators.

Genres: Christmas, Childrens

Clothbound Hardback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

In a decidedly eclectic career, Eric Metaxas has written for VeggieTales, Chuck Colson, Rabbit Ears Productions and the New York Times, four things not ordinarily in the same sentence. He is a best-selling author whose biographies, children’s books, and works of popular apologetics have been translated into more than 25 languages.

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun, redemptive story, must be read aloud!

[Paul Black · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wifeless, childless Mugsy has freedom with no responsibilities
Ever doing as you've wanted,
Never doing as you should,
- And wouldn't change it if you could!
learns that Christmas (and other days) is more joyful with people (and a wife!)

[Joanne G. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read first June 2014.

This is a beautiful book--from the bright red cloth hardcover to the detailed artwork and down to the choice of type font. Uncle Mugsy is a confirmed bachelor until his nephew and niece come to visit--and then, he is more sure than ever bachelorhood is the way to stay after spending time with the mess and commotion of the pups (they are all bulldogs, by the way). Uncle Mugsy threatened to cancel Christmas, but a little soul-searching helps him see the error of his ways.

Lovely illustrations (definitely 5 stars).

[Laurelyn Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love bulldogs so obviously I was attracted to this book. Maybe it's that I had the pleasure of meeting the illustrator at Mayfest in Tulsa a few years ago with my dad, but I really loved this book! It's definitely a fun children's Christmas story that isn't rife with nauseating religious overtones yet still has a moral.

[Joshua Reitano · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, so good. Do yourself (and the kids) a favor and pick this one up for Christmas this year.

[Inky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marvelous illustrations, delightful poetic text. A story to read each holiday season.