In this irresistible spin on a timeless holiday tale, debut author Heather Pierczynski and artist Skylar Hogan's reveal why only a mouse is singled out within The Night Before Christmas. A perfect stocking stuffer and cozy read by the fireplace to induce plenty of giggles and laughter. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a-- MOUSE! He had never heard of a mouse not stirring. It was the most glorious night of the year! So he stirred. Squeaked! Eeked! Anything but sleep.