Santa Mouse Finds a Furry Friend

Name: Santa Mouse Finds a Furry Friend
ISBN: 9781665960892

Santa Mouse Series · Book 7 of 7

For the child who wonders what the holidays look like for those far from home, this story explores the warmth of unexpected friendship and hospitality.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is feeling the weight of being the new kid or struggling to find their place in a group. It is a gentle balm for the 'outsider' feeling, using the magic of the holiday season to illustrate that there is always room for one more friend. The story follows Santa Mouse as he travels to the North Pole and encounters a lonely polar bear, transforming a routine journey into a lesson on radical hospitality. Through its soft illustrations and rhythmic prose, the book explores themes of empathy and belonging. It is a perfect choice for preschool and early elementary children, providing a comforting framework for discussing how to spot someone who might be lonely and how to offer them a seat at the table. Parents will appreciate the way it shifts the holiday focus from getting gifts to the joy of giving companionship.

Friendship & Loyalty Making Friends Holidays & Seasonal Empathy & Kindness Animals Loneliness & Belonging Bears Friendship & Social

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

The polar bear is initially lonely and alone in the cold.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with loneliness and being far from home. The approach is metaphorical and gentle, set within a secular holiday framework. The resolution is entirely hopeful, emphasizing that kindness creates a new kind of family.