Author(s): Graham Oakley

Nostalgic Picture Books

Curl up with this cosy story and rediscover Graham Oakley's classic series. After hopeless attempts to raise money for the Christmas party, Arthur, Humphrey and Sampson decide to raise the mice's spirits by dressing up as Father Christmas and his reindeer. Little do they know that their actions will lead to the capture of a burglar and a reward hamper filled with all a mouse could ever dream of! AGES:5 up AUTHOR: Graham Oakley started illustrating books in the late 1950s, and became a full time author and illustrator after leaving his position as a set designer at the BBC. In 1972 he published 'The Church Mouse', the first title in this highly successful series. SELLING POINTS: * 'The Church Mice Adrift' won New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book * Series nominated for two Kate Greenaway medals ('The Church Mice Adrift' and 'The Church Mice in Action') * Appeals to existing fans as well as a whole new generation