Winston loves living with his human family and helping out with the post, especially at Christmas. But a strange feeling has come over
him, and there is a tune in his head. What could it be and where has it come from? Being only a mouse, how will he ever find it?
He decides that he can’t ignore it and must learn what it is. He writes his human friend Oliver a note on a typewriter to say he will be back in time for Christmas. The thought of Oliver being without him on Christmas day is a terrible one, but the strange feeling pulling him away is stronger.
He sets off on an amazing adventure, which takes him across Europe and further. He travels in a myriad of ways – by mail, owl, reindeer, fox and more, to countries all in the midst of preparing for their own Christmas only days away.
Winston meets many different creatures, tastes lots of delicious Christmas treats and experiences things he’d never dreamed of. Along the way he despairs he will ever find what he is looking for, but finally he believes he might be only a scamper away….
The sequel to How Winston Delivered Christmas, (with no need to read this beforehand), How Winston Came Home For Christmas is an adorable read, an advent calendar, and Christmas craft book all in one!
Each chapter is to be read on each night in December, counting down to the ending of the story and Christmas day itself. What a treat! During each day or maybe before reading the day’s chapter, there are tons of things to do. Make Christmas decorations, try out recipes or all sorts of crafts in the count down to the big day.
Author and illustrator of the story, Alex T Smith’s portrayal of Winston’s adventures are pure magic, all adding to a very special Christmas book to be pulled out every year across generations.
Gorgeous!
Author / Illustrator – Alex T Smith
Age – 6+
(2022, Silver Dolphin Books, Macmillan, Christmas, Series, Sequel, Mouse, Dog, Cat, Fox, Owl, Rat, Reindeer, Family, Love, Animals, Adventure, Courage, Funny, Crafts, Advent Calendar, Quest, Mystery, Lullaby, Post, Letters)