Santa’s littlest helper helps bring a lost kitten home on Christmas Eve in this newly discovered holiday picture book from Michael Brown.

In this delightful Christmas Mouse story, Santa Claus and his trusty companion are on a mission to deliver toys to children all around the world. But as they fly through the winter night, they hear a small cry from a tiny kitten who is all alone. Will Santa Claus and Santa Mouse have enough time to save the Christmas kitten and deliver the toys to the children of the world?

About The Author

Michael Brown

The idea for writing the Santa Mouse stories came to Michael Brown (1920–2014) while holding piece of children’s pajama fabric featuring a tiny Christmas mouse. He went to work creating the character that was to become Santa’s little helper. In addition to writing stories about Santa Mouse, Michael Brown performed his own songs in cabaret and was a composer/lyricist and producer/director in the theater.

About The Illustrator

Robert McPhillips

Robert McPhillips has been involved in a wide variety of projects over the years—from illustrating greeting cards to animation, though he especially loves illustrating children’s books. Robert makes his home in North Devon, England, with his wife, Sam.

Product Details

Publisher: Little Simon (September 10, 2024)
Length: 40 pages
ISBN13: 9781665960908
Ages: 4 - 8

Raves and Reviews

"Rhyming text tells of Santa Claus and Santa Mouse as they travel around the world delivering presents. Illustrations show scenes of a star-filled night sky and swirling snow as they make their rounds. A discussion of the very best gift has both of them agreeing it is friendship. So, despite a tight schedule, they take time to rescue a lost kitten and bring her home...Fans of the Santa Mouse stories will be pleased with his new friend."

– School Library Journal

"...happy ending and attractive illustrations will win over young readers."

– School Library Journal, 9/16/24