On a cold and wintry night a creature arrives on the eve of a holiday. This critter has a message and a lesson to share with those who find him. Why is he here and what happens when he is discovered? Chris Mouse is the first book in a series about the true adventures of a deer mouse in Maine. It is an uplifting and rhyming tale with lots of heart that is appropriate for young children. This book is the winner of a 2025 Ella's Way Children's Literature award for promoting kindness, compassion, and inclusion.