Synopsis
It's the night before Christmas and a mouse is whirling all through the house-piling up a plate of cookies and finding the perfect spot to wait for Santa. When Santa arrives, Mouse sneaks a peek inside his sack, and before he knows it, he's on the ride of his life in Santa's sleigh! Michael Garland's luminous paintings and charming, rhyming text will thrill readers young and old.
"Illustrated with striking photorealistic paintings, this lighthearted retelling of The Night Before Christmas . . . bring[s] the common fantasy of riding with Santa to life [with] an on-target dreamy edge. An enjoyable holiday ride." (Booklist)
"Garland's surreal artwork sets the stage for this sprightly fantasy . . . . Eye-catching [and] dream-like." (Publishers Weekly)
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2. A young mouse who is swept up in the excitement of Santa's visit ends up in the jolly old man's sack, enjoying a breathtaking ride around the world before being discovered and returned home safely. The story is told in the meter of the original poem. The artwork, described as "painted digitally," is bold in detail, color, and composition. The little mouse is shown struggling to carry a plate of cookies too heavy for him and, in a flurry of flying ashes and decorations, Santa tumbles from the fireplace. Sweeping exterior views of the sky and of a smattering of famous sights create a sense of wonder. However, the quiet scene of Santa peering down into his huge sack and discovering the little mouse tells this tale as effectively as anything else. A glossy package for the gift-buying public that most libraries can live without.
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The Mouse Before Christmas
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Garland, Michael (illustrator). This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Seller Inventory # mon0000925696
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The Mouse Before Christmas
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Garland, Michael (illustrator). Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 38555087-6
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The Mouse Before Christmas
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Garland, Michael (illustrator). Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0439706041I2N00
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Garland, Michael (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0439706041I3N00