About Mr. Dog's Christmas

MEET MR. DOG and FRIENDS! "Mr. Dog's Christmas at the Hollow Tree Inn" is an endearing and timeless holiday story, brought to life in this gorgeously illustrated and handsomely packaged edition. The charming tale is sure to become a beloved read-aloud family tradition, and the book itself a treasured heirloom. THE STORY Meet the mischievous but kind-hearted Mr. Dog: a worldly raconteur who delights in telling tales of Santa Claus's visits to Mr. Man's house. His friends at the Hollow Tree Inn—Mr. Crow, Mr. 'Coon, and Mr. Possum—have never heard of Santa Claus. The Hollow Tree Folks are mesmerized by Mr. Dog's descriptions of the jolly old man and the gifts he brings to those who hang a stocking by the fire on Christmas Eve. Naturally, they'd like to entice Santa to the Hollow Tree. So Mr. Dog decides to play along, posing as Santa and secretly delivering a trove of gifts to his Hollow Tree companions. His generosity, creativity and careful planning result in a joyous celebration for all, capturing the essence of Christmas as a time of love and giving. THE ILLUSTRATIONS and BOOK DESIGN Award-winning artist Adam McCauley has created a captivating collection of full-color illustrations, spanning the book's 36 pages, and we've packaged it all in a sumptuous red-linen and gold-foiled cover, complete with candy-cane striped endpapers. Every detail of this book has been lovingly crafted to ensure it's an eagerly-anticipated reading experience, year after year.Read their story