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The Mouse Before Christmas Hardcover – October 1, 1997

by Michael Garland (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
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Racing over bridges and castles, flying above lakes and rivers, and circling the Earth in the thrilling embrace of Santa's swift sleigh, Mouse's wish to catch a peek at the jolly old man comes true, in this charming fantasy adventure.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Dimensions
    10.32 x 0.42 x 11.04 inches
  6. Publisher
    Dutton Juvenile
  7. Publication date
    October 1, 1997
  8. ISBN-10
    0525455787
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0525455783
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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.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dutton Juvenile; First Edition (October 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525455787
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525455783
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.32 x 0.42 x 11.04 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 37 ratings

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Michael Garland

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Award winning author and illustrator Michael Garland has been out on the New York Times Best Seller list four times.

Some recent Michael Garland books from are; Ferry Boat, We're Not Weird, Structure and Function in the Animal Kingdom, Pizza Papa, Holiday House, Grandma's Farm, Grandpa's Tractor, Astra Publishers, Get Off My Lawn, Zombie Phone Kids, Boys Town Press, Oh, What A Christmas! Scholastic, Miss Smith Under the Ocean, Dutton Publishers.

Michael Garland’s greatest success has been for writing and illustrating children's picture books. Garland’s Miss Smith’s Incredible Storybook recently won the California and Delaware State Reading Awards. He is currently working on his forty-third book as author and illustrator.

Michael Garland has illustrated for celebrity authors like James Patterson and Gloria Estefan. His illustrations for Patterson’s SantaKid were the inspiration for Sak’s Fifth’s Avenue’s Christmas holiday window display in New York City. Garland’s Christmas Magic has become a season classic and is currently being developed for a for a TV special.

His work has won many honors and is frequently included in the Society of Illustrators and the Original Art of Children's book show as well annuals from Print, Graphis and Communications Arts magazines. Recently, Michael Garland was included on the list of the top one hundred Irish Americans by Irish American Magazine.

Michael Garland is frequently asked to speak at schools, literary conferences and festivals across the country.

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Allene Holland
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Christmas story!
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2021
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I love this book. I always read it to my students at Christmas time. This Christmas I am a retired Gramma teaching my Grandson and his friend home preschool. I couldn’t find my book so I had to order another copy. It is imaginative with wonderful illustrations. With older children it is a terrific writing prompt.
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Xstitchframer
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013
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Great story. Grandkids ages three and 5 sat with enthusiasm while I read it and asked for it again. I purchased a small mouse puppet which looks real and a friend knitted a santa hat and we go thru the motion of opening a small box to find the hat and put the hat on the mouse. It is great. LOVE LOVE LOVE this story. My daughter-in-law asked for the book so she can share it with her students and possibly future kids.
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lollipop
5.0 out of 5 stars My children love this version of The Night Before Christmas
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017
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My children love this version of The Night Before Christmas. Our copy has seen better days. Since the book is out of print, I wanted one before I was unable to obtain it anymore.
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Pampooh
5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas classic at our house!
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
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We adore Michael Garland's illustrations, and this book THE MOUSE BEFORE CHRISTMAS is one of my favorites!!! I loved to share it when I was Children's Librarian at Chapman Hills Elementary, and I still enjoy sharing it with my grandchildren. It is a keeper, and it is a lovely book to give as a gift!
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MelissaG
5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas must!
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2013
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I actually bought this book to replace one that had gotten damaged, my kids (3 and 1) love this story so much that I had to get another online. It's a great Christmas story with beautiful illustrations, it's a family favorite for us!
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jan wegner
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2013
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It was in excellent shape--much better than I expected. My students loved the book. I will use in years to come too.
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Colleen Wolfe
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read for the young as well as the young at heart :)
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014
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Nostalgic and Modern day all that the same time ! The illustrations are beautifully done and in vivid colors. Enjoy!!
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wild bill
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2013
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the pictures are beautiful. the comparison assignment was enjoyed by all students in all the grades i teach. i love a Christmas mouse!
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Seren
5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Delight
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2010
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A delightful festive story with beautiful illustrations and clearly written.

"On the night before Christmas, there was a young mouse,
Who was stirring and whirling all through the house.
He longed to see Santa (that jolly old soul),
So he'd stayed awake late and then crept from his hole."

Will mouse get what he wishes for at Christmas ! My family loved The Mouse Before Christmas.

I highly recommended, A Christmas delight !
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