About The Book

Join Winston, the brave little mouse, on a fantastic Christmas adventure in New York City in this illustrated advent story and activity book! This collectible book includes 25 chapters and a festive craft, recipe, or activity to do each day in the countdown to Christmas.

Winston the mouse is looking forward to spending Christmas at home on Mistletoe Street with his friend Oliver this year. But when Winston is given a long-lost letter addressed to a girl who lived on Mistletoe Street 80 years ago, he knows he needs to help. This Christmas, Winston sets off on an unforgettable journey to New York City with a cast of animal friends by his side to deliver the long-lost letter once and for all. With a new city to explore and two shadowy foes chasing after him and his friends, Winston is sure to have his biggest adventure yet in this charming book full of bravery, kindness, and unlikely friendships.

How Winston Delivered a Christmas Wish is an illustrated advent chapter book written in 25 chapters, one to be read each night in December in the countdown to Christmas. Each chapter is accompanied by a festive activity or holiday tradition for readers to enjoy, including holiday decorations, crafts, recipes, and so much more. The hardcover book with sparkly foil on the jacket even includes a ribbon bookmark to mark your page. This heartwarming holiday adventure is sure to become a Christmas classic to be enjoyed each year.

About The Author

Alex T. Smith is the creator of the much-loved and bestselling Claude fiction series for early readers. He was the official World Book Day illustrator in 2014, and other recent accolades include the UKLA Picture Book Award for Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion and the Children’s Book of the World Illustration Award for illustrating Dodie Smith’s The Hundred and One Dalmatians. When not working, Alex enjoys doodling in his sketchbook, reading, people-watching, and eavesdropping. He lives under the watchful eye of his small canine companions, who are a constant source of inspiration to him.

About The Illustrator

Alex T. Smith is the creator of the much-loved and bestselling Claude fiction series for early readers. He was the official World Book Day illustrator in 2014, and other recent accolades include the UKLA Picture Book Award for Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion and the Children’s Book of the World Illustration Award for illustrating Dodie Smith’s The Hundred and One Dalmatians. When not working, Alex enjoys doodling in his sketchbook, reading, people-watching, and eavesdropping. He lives under the watchful eye of his small canine companions, who are a constant source of inspiration to him.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Silver Dolphin Books (September 8, 2026)
  • Length: 176 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781667213545
  • Grades: P - 3
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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