Overview

A remarkably delightful children's story about mice that live on the moon, illustrated with more than 90 original images. Read about a magical Moon mouse named A. Nonny Mouse, who embarks on an extraordinary adventure to Earth in search of MERRY CHRISTMAS. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of sharing joy and kindness. This expanded SECOND EDITION includes improved formatting, larger text, and more images. Meet his friends: G. Teeny Mouse, N. Dorr Mouse, O. Cheesy Mouse, E. Norr Mouse, B. lnfa Mouse, and M. Happy Mouse. An eternal Fairy Moon Mouse created a large dome for them to live under. They can see Earth, but people on Earth cannot see them, unless they wish to be seen. Their favorite things to do include playing games and making up game sing-songs. Find out about how A. Nonny Mouse: was able to use the magic of POUF!; almost ruined his friendships by showing off; visited Earth; escaped a dangerous encounter on Earth; made new Earth friends named Bob and Trina; saw his Moon home from Earth; got lonesome for his Moon friends; found out about MERRY CHRISTMAS; learned about rainbows; experienced a heart full of love; returned to the Moon; and discovered a new best friend. This enchanting tale, filled with whimsical characters, magical wishes, and delightful sing-songs, is a celebration of the magic of love and the spirit of Christmas. With vibrant illustrations by Dave Carlson, the book is perfect for children and families looking to embrace the holiday season with a story that inspires hope, generosity, and the joy of giving. This timeless tale will warm hearts and remind readers of all ages that the true magic of Christmas lies in a heart full of love.

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This book is remarkable. It's one of the best children's stories I've had the pleasure of reading. Narrative is imaginative, lively, and enchanting. Illustrations are charming and vibrant. It encourages youngsters to treat their friends kindly. One thing that stood out was the origin of the name ""A. Nonny Mouse"". - Online Book Club ""A. Nonny Mouse"" is a whimsical and heartwarming tale that blends fantasy and adventure with the genuine spirit of Christmas. Ideal for young readers and families, this book transports audiences between the Moon and Earth during the festive holiday season, offering a magical story infused with valuable moral lessons. - Falcon Review It reads very much like a beloved family fairy tale; the prose is clear throughout and communicates its altruistic message well. After he gets the spirit of selflessness, he has only one more wish to make. Short songs and rhymed wishes that appear throughout the narrative are appealingly whimsical. - Kirkus Reviews When a whimsical moon mouse named A. Nonny embarks on a journey to Earth to find a ""MERRY CHRISTMAS in a box"" for his friend's birthday. He discovers that the true magic of Christmas lies in love and selflessness. - Printed Word Reviews A magical Moon mouse, who enjoys exciting, illustrated adventures on Earth with the help of POUF! magic. - Booklife

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Over her 96+ years on this planet, Doreen spent much of her time raising five children and working with written material. She has worked in a legal office and as Family Editor for a small-town newspaper. One of her many titles is ""Minnesota Senior Poet Laureate."" Doreen was born and raised in northern Minnesota. As a child, she spent summers on her grandparents' farm, where she loved all the farm animals, especially the chickens and cows. At age 13, she even befriended a real live mouse. She received the nickname ""Dorita"" (also her Pen Name) from a pen pal named Valdez in Ecuador in the 1970s. He said that was how her name translated in his country. In Spanish, adding 'ita' is an endearing term. Doreen's love of writing ultimately led her to her twenty-five-year position as Family Editor for the Hibbing Daily Tribune. She covered school events, accidents, and local news. She became known for her lively columns published on her own feature page. In 2009, she was awarded the Senior Poet Laureate prize in Minnesota. Doreen is anything but ordinary! She has indeed shared her special talents and makes the world a better place. In the 1980s, she wrote the lyrics to a song about Dr. Seuss, inspiring local governments across the state to proclaim his birthday as Dr. Seuss Day. She then wrote a story for the man himself and sent it to him. He replied with a personal thank-you note and a drawing of the Cat in the Hat. Having grown up on the Minnesota Iron Range, she lived there her entire life until 2021, when, at age 92, she relocated to Woodland Park, Colorado, to live with her daughter. Her new life in Colorado is truly a new life for her, and she is thankful for every moment. She loves life in the mountains, and her goal is to reach 100. She is an avid reader and spends her days reading, doing jigsaw and word search puzzles, and writing. Dave Carlson is accomplished in multiple fields-a true ""jack of all trades"" and ""master of many."" Since 1992, his DynoTech ventures-Consulting, Publishing, and Software-have released more than 30 titles in all 50 states and 95 countries. He holds five advanced degrees and has written thousands of pages of fiction and nonfiction.Dave is enjoying retirement after more than 50 years of work, starting with his first full-time job in 1970 and more than 35 years as a U.S. Army Engineer Officer. He retired from both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Federal Civil Service. He stays busy with consulting projects in computer technology, computer-aided illustration, book editing, and publishing.

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