About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to gently shift your child's focus from the excitement of getting gifts to the quiet dignity of noticing others who might be lonely during the holidays. It is a perfect choice for teaching proactive empathy and the importance of intergenerational community connection. In this story, the beloved mouse Angelina Mouseling notices Mr. Bell, a lonely retired postman. Along with her cousin Henry, she decides to bring him some Christmas cheer. Through simple acts of kindness like sharing treats and including him in a holiday performance, Angelina demonstrates how one small gesture can transform someone's sense of belonging. The story is gentle, traditional, and accessible for preschoolers and early elementary children, focusing on the warmth of the season rather than religious doctrine.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the theme of elderly isolation and loneliness. The approach is direct but very gentle and secular, presenting loneliness as a problem that can be solved through community inclusion. The resolution is hopeful and warm.
