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A charming story which captures the true spirit of Christmas and a must for every Christmas library!

Little Mouse feels scared when he lies in bed. What is that huffing and puffing? Can I come into your bed? he asks Big Mouse, but Big Mouse does not want to share his bed and is determined that Little Mouse should sleep alone. Thus unravels the miniature world under the floorboards. schovat popis

Little Mouse's quest for the perfect holly takes a whimsical turn when he encounters falling snow, which he mistakenly believes signals disaster. As he hurries home, his imagination conjures up strange creatures and invisible monsters, heightening his fears. Upon arriving home, he faces a giant "white monster," only to be comforted by Big Mouse, who reveals that the snow is a beautiful part of Christmas. This heartwarming tale explores themes of fear and reassurance, showcasing the magic of the holiday season through the eyes of a curious little mouse.

Little Mouse, who is much too busy to help Big Mouse with the gardening, is dreaming up a surprise that involves daisies, lots of clover, and three feathers.

Diana Hendry, a prolific author from the Wirral, has written over forty books for children and teenagers, earning prestigious accolades like the Whitbread Award for "Harvey Angell." Her work includes adaptations for theatre and poetry collections for both adults and children. Active in literary education, she tutors teenagers at the Arvon Foundation's Moniack Mhor center. Currently residing in Edinburgh, Hendry's diverse contributions to literature highlight her deep connection to storytelling and education.

Scully, a trainee wizard with a wizard father and a mother who can see the future, embarks on a perilous adventure with his Minder, Monika, as they confront challenges that threaten the future of magic.

A little girl takes an imaginative romp through the animal kingdom in this delightful tale from award-winning author Diana Hendry!

In search of the perfect holly with shiny berries to decorate his Christmas tree, Little Mouse begins to make his way home. Suddenly soft white flakes begin falling all around him. "The sky is coming undone!" fears Little Mouse. As he hurries home to tell Big Mouse his imagination overwhelms him. First, he sees a "strange creature" waving its arms at him as he passes the water. Then when he turns around he sees that an invisible monster is leaving footprints right behind him! Finally, after running circles Little Mouse arrives home only to find a giant "white monster" in front of the door. When Big Mouse finds Little Mouse outside he reassures him that the sky is not coming undone, but that it is snowing; after explaining away lIttle Mouse's fears, he shows Little Mouse that snow makes for a magical Christmas indeed. Glittery snow twinkles on the cover!

Based on the story of The Six Swans, this is a tale of six brothers turned to swans by their step-mother. All of them were turned back into children, except for Caleb, who is part-boy, part-swan. He lives in exile on the island of Nanna. When his family are about to return, he remembers his painful past.

Nothing ever seems to happen in the quiet, respectable seaside town of Norton. The war is over, and everyone's thrilled to be living peacefully - everyone but 13-year-old Lizzie, who's so bored she could scream. But when the wild and dangerous Natalie arrives, Lizzie is drawn irresistibly to the new girl from the wrong side of the tracks.