The Happiest Man in the World: Or the Mouse Who Made Christmas
No. of pages 32
Published: 2009
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There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2009 by Hachette Children's Group .
Mij Kelly had an extremely colourful and varied childhood house-hopping around the UK, not to mention skipping across to India as well. Mij has worked as a newspaper editor, an oral historian and now, a specialist journalist in artificial intelligence. Mij has two children.
Father Christmas is depressed, but mouse is on the case and before long he rediscovers the pleasure of giving and sets off to do what he usually does on Christmas Eve. Again, the true meaning of gifts is explored in an accomplished story, complemented by matching artwork from a new illustrator. Sonia Benster, The Bookseller "Conveys the need to share perfectly... Good moral behind the activities of the selfish mouse who then gave gifts!" Scenjive, Parent "Colourful and lively" Scenjive, Parent "I really like the interaction between the characters" Sam, Parent "It was very colourful, caring and fun" Sam, Parent Peer Reviews A timeless quality... which could well make it the sort of book you read every Christmas. Bookbag A classic story about the joy of giving. Child Education