Merry Christmas, Mr. Snowman!

Pip and Squeak, two small mice, build a snowman on Christmas day. When it’s time to come inside, they worry about leaving him out in the cold, so they drag him in on a sled, hiding him behind the Christmas tree. After their parents discover the melting snowman, they insist that a “hot living room is no place for a snowman,” but smartly find a way to acknowledge and respect their children’s passion for their new friend. Hänel and Rossell’s holiday story is laced with humor, adding to the joy-filled atmosphere. Ages 3–up. (Oct.)