{"product_id":"mr-willowbys-head-over-heels-christmas-isbn-9780593708194","title":"Mr. Willowby's Head Over Heels Christmas","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe beloved classic \u003ci\u003eMr. Willowby's Christmas Tree \u003c\/i\u003egets a sequel!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMr. Willowby's Christmas Tree\u003c\/i\u003e has been a holiday favorite since 1963. Now, its generations of fans can read a new Mr. Willowby story, thanks to the discovery of a long lost manuscript and sketches by the creator Robert Barry, lovingly brought to life in a thrilling new picture book. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn Christmas Eve, Mr. Willowby finds himself in a predicament when his Christmas tree delivery gets stuck in a snowdrift. But hope arrives in the form of Barnaby Bear and his woodland friends, who embark on a thrilling mountainside adventure to bring the perfect tree to Mr. Willowby’s parlor. Their journey is filled with laughter, surprises, and the true magic of Christmas, making this story a perfect addition to any holiday collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn afterword to the book by Robert Barry's son illuminates his father's acclaimed career and provides details about the exciting discovery of this forgotten work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available: Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree\u003c\/b\u003e★ \"\u003cb\u003eA highly recommended Christmas story\u003c\/b\u003e that captures the magic of friendship, this title has something for the young at heart of all ages and is \u003cb\u003esure to be a crowd-pleaser\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ho ho ho and a merry publication to \u003cb\u003ean old classic newly found\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"This found treasure is \u003cb\u003esure to delight fans of the original as well as new readers\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Youth Services Book Review\u003cb\u003eROBERT BARRY \u003c\/b\u003ewas a prizewinning author and illustrator of many books for children. A lifelong resident of Newport, Rhode Island, he was a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design and taught illustration for many years at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. The beloved characters in \u003ci\u003eMr. Willowby's Head Over Heels Christmas \u003c\/i\u003efirst appeared\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ein \u003ci\u003eMr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, a book that has been cherished by readers young and old since 1963 and has become a holiday classic.","brand":"Doubleday Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233405645029,"sku":"NP9780593708194","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593708194.jpg?v=1767733058","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/mr-willowbys-head-over-heels-christmas-isbn-9780593708194","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}