Mistletoe

Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2

Celebrate Christmas with Mistletoe, a mouse who makes the perfect gift for her best friend from #1 New York Times bestselling author-illustrator.

Mistletoe loves everything about Christmas—the twinkling lights, the cookies for Santa, and, most of all, the gently falling snow. Her best friend, Norwell, is an elephant who likes sitting by the fire and watching the snow from the comfort of his cozy house. On one particularly snowy walk, Mistletoe stops to appreciate the beauty and peace of a snow-covered world. She knows Norwell would love it too…if he weren’t so afraid of the cold. Then she has an idea! Mistletoe knits from morning to night—when she’s reading, when she’s baking, and even in the bath (which isn’t easy). By the time Christmas morning arrives, she puts down her knitting needles. Her gift for Norwell is ready—and it is perfect.

Full of holiday cheer and filled with the true meaning of Christmas, here is a new story from master picture book creator Tad Hills that introduces two warm and funny characters to love.

About the Author

Tad Hills is the author and illustrator of the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read;Rocket Writes a Story;Duck & Goose; Duck, Duck, Goose; and Duck & Goose Go to the Beach. His other books include the ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book What’s Up, Duck?;Duck & Goose: It’s Time for Christmas!; and many Step into Reading titles including Drop it, Rocket!, Rocket’s 100th Day of School, Rocket the Brave!, and Duck & Goose: A Gift for Goose. Tad lives in Brooklyn with his wife, their two children, and a real dog named Rocket. Visit him on the web at tadhills.com or follow him on Twitter at @tadhills.