Of course Christmas isn't just about the things you buy from the shops. I wanted to write a story about the sorts of things that are free - like bravery and kindness. I hope Winston's Christmas adventure shows you that you are never too tiny to be brave and that little acts of kindness can often make huge differences to other people.

Um mich war es hier schon geschehen, als das Buch bei mir eintraf und ich es erste Mal in echt bewundern durfte. Ich liebe dieses Cover! Die Maus sieht so knuffig aus, die Häuser im Hintergrund sind so hübsch gezeichnet und einfach nur mega finde ich die Glitzerelemente. Das Cover schimmert ganz zauberhaft, wenn man es ins Licht hält. In meinen Augen ist es ein richtiger Eyecatcher. Waterstones.com Beautifully illustrated, a fantastic idea, a heartwarming story and a book that is destined to become a Christmas classic. I'd give it to Santa. I'd look for a red light in the sky. So I'd have a ladder, and I'd climb up onto a building, and if I saw a helicopter I'd grab onto it. I'd give the letter to Santa Claus.I loved the story! Winston is so adorable and sweet. He's very brave and spunky, and I loved all the quirky characters that he meets. The plot really moves along with different twists and turns, and lots of descriptions of beautiful holiday decorations and food and toys that Winston gazes at longingly. Written in twenty-four-and-a-half chapters, one to enjoy each day in the lead up to christmas, each chapter includes it's very own festive activity for all the family to enjoy together – including writing a letter to Father Christmas, making mince pies, designing your very own Christmas cards, making presents, creating decorations, and so much more!

This book is divided into chapters that can be read each day in December, finishing the story on Christmas Day. Each chapter includes a Christmas activity, craft, game, or event that you can do for some festive fun every day in December. The crafts look really enjoyable, and the instructions are simple. These would be such fun activities to do together with the whole family during the holiday season! From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of the Claude series, comes How Winston Delivered Christmas – the irresistible story of the brave little mouse who sets out on an adventure on Christmas Eve . Featuring beautiful colour artwork and Christmassy activities to make-and-do throughout, t his gorgeous book is sure to become a festive family tradition that will be enjoyed year after year. The advent calendar chapters. There are 25 chapters, which means children can read one a day in December. I've never seen anything like that before, and I thought it was really smart and sweet. I didn't read it like that but, especially for children, that's a lovely option. Told in 24 and a half chapters to read every day of December leading up to Christmas, How Winston Delivered Christmas will fill the month with good cheer and festivity with its' gorgeous illustrations, endearing Christmas tale, and fun holiday activities.My kids adore Cyril and Pat – a gorgeous story about friendship and we made this Cyril and Pat craft to go alongside it. Ganz verliebt bin ich auch in die vielen großartigen farbenfrohen Illustrationen des Autors. Mein persönliches Highlight ist das Bild, das den Querschnitt eines Puppenhauses zeigt. An der wunderhübschen Zeichnung konnte ich mich gar nicht sattsehen. The busy bustling shops, the glitzy decorations, the waiting and then of course the big day itself! Cette histoire est toute mimi !! J'ai adoré lire un chapitre par soir (ou deux quand je suis rentrée trop tard le soir précédent). Cozy Christmas Feeling with heartwarming characters, I did really love this book and will hopefully read and enjoy Winstons Story again ... many many times.

Es ist ein sehr buntes Buch mit vielen ansprechenden Illustrationen, einer wirklich süßen und auch lustigen Geschichte, sehr liebenswert und einfach schön. Die weiteren Figuren wurden ebenfalls super liebevoll ausgearbeitet. Maximilian wird auf seiner weihnachtlichen Mission so einigen Tieren begegnen, die ihm helfen werden und die sich, wie der Mäuserich, sofort in die Herzen von uns Lesern schleichen. Each day has a chapter and an activity. You dont have to do the activities on the assigned day or at all. I will be dipping in and out of them, but it's worth taking time to see what they are in advance and plan the ones that you want to do to make sure you have all the nessary bits to hand. Even though Christmas is over, I can't say that this didn't help spread a shred of Christmas spirit or cheer. However, once you realise that the mouse could have just posted the letter again after it flew out of the letterbox and have avoided so much trouble and near death experiences, the story takes a boring toll. The sense of adventure isn't too keen as Winston makes acquaintances with some pigeons, a cat and a rat. They try to help him but all fail miserably as the poor mouse desperately tries to deliver a letter to Father Christmas. If you count down to Christmas or like seasonal stories (or both), then I highly recommend How Winston Delivered Christmas. And that's from someone who doesn't like animals teaming up with Santa. Though Winston doesn't, he just delivers a letter.

I have even talked the head into a little revamp of the library so that we can display them properly! I'm aware I'm not the target audience for this book so haven't been harsh about the plot or characters (both of which are fairly simplistic). Winston the mouse is on a Very Important Mission. On Christmas Eve, he finds a letter to Father Christmas that did not make it to the post box – so, with no time to lose, he sets out to deliver it himself in time for Christmas Day! He has a lot of Very Exciting Adventures on his Very Important Mission and makes some wonderful friends along the way.

The illustrations are beautiful and colorful and entertaining! I love the cute expressions on Winston's face, and how each character comes to life in the artwork. How Winston Delivered Christmas is a beautifully illustrated festive story told in twenty-four-and-a-half chapters, one for every day of advent. Each day includes a festive activity, from writing a letter to Father Christmas to Christmas craft ideas. If you're looking for a brand-new adventure this Christmas, discover the next Winston book, How Winston Came Home for Christmas . Gemeinsam mit dem Mäuserich Maximilian, begibt man sich auf eine turbulente und abenteuerliche Reise durch eine große verschneite, weihnachtliche Stadt kurz vor dem heiligen Abend. Die anschaulichen Beschreibungen der Orte haben mir die tollsten Bilder in den Kopf gezaubert und die originellen Formulierungen haben mich immer wieder breit schmunzeln lassen. Die magische Atmosphäre, die hier durchweg herrscht, konnte mich vollkommen in ihren Bann ziehen und in den mutigen Maximilian habe ich mich vom ersten Moment an verliebt. I got the idea when I was helping my niece and nephews write their letters to Father Christmas and I wondered (with a shiver) what would happen if one of the letters got waylaid? Hopefully there would be some kind of person (or in this case a mouse) to deliver it for us. And what adventures would they have? Here, author Alex T. Smith shows us how to draw your own Winston the mouse, how to make the perfect festive decorations, and we share some more fun Christmas activities for kids from the world of Winston.I don't know if the set-up with 24 chapters really works though. It would be too hard to wait until the next day to read the rest of the story! I would read the whole thing in one sitting, or maybe read part on Christmas Eve and part on Christmas Day. There is no way I could wait the entire month, hearing the story in little pieces. Every chapter ends on a cliff-hanger, and it makes the reader want to keep reading. Winston is on a Very Important Mission. On Christmas Eve, he finds a letter to Father Christmas that did not make it to the post box – so, with no time to lose, he sets out to deliver it himself in time for Christmas Day! He has a lot of Very Exciting Adventures on his Very Important Mission and makes some wonderful friends along the way. Will he find Father Christmas in time? Put the flour, butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and then rub all the ingredients together using your hands. That was fun! Did you notice it's all different stamps? Can we read it again, right away? Winston is soooo cute and adorable! Let's read it again before Christmas; let's read it in Advent. I've always loved winter. All those frosty mornings and getting cosy after being outside in the cold. And when December arrives Christmas magic is in the air!