A New Tradition of Faith and Wonder
Proud to support The Millhouse Folding Chair Fund. 50% of all net profits from your purchase are pooled and distributed to qualified, child focused charities across the U.S.
Booklife Critical Review
"Cerio both stirs and honors the magic of Christmas in this delightful picture book... Kids will relish entertaining moments, while Cerio keeps readers connected with a closing nod to the possible Millhouse moments in their own Christmas celebrations."
Award Winning Excellence
Formally recognized in the Children's Picture Book category as an International Book Awards Finalist for 2026
Goodreads & NetGalley
With a 4.6/5 stars on Goodreads and a 4.7/5 stars on NetGalley, Reviewers, Educators and Librarians agree with over 90% rating Millhouse The Christmas Mouse 4 or 5 stars!
A Faith-Based Tradition Built for Real Families
No midnight stunts to plan. No behavior-police anxiety. Unlike holiday trends that leave parents exhausted and children feeling constantly watched by a spy, the Millhouse tradition brings a quiet, eager guest into your home. Right out of the box, the custom wooden folding chair ornament unlocks a simple, meaningful sequence that anchors your child's imagination, connects them to a deeper story of faith, and supports The Millhouse Folding Chair Fund by giving back to children in need.
Step 1: Gather for the Story
Snuggle up together and read the rhyming story of Millhouse. Children follow a courageous little grey mouse who quietly observes a warm family, meets Santa Claus, and discovers the true history of the birth of Jesus.
Step 2: Place the Tree Ornament
Bring the book into the real world by hanging the miniature wooden folding chair ornament deep within the branches of your Christmas tree after your little one is asleep. Then the next day, let them "discover" the chair has appeared!
Step 3: Name Your Mouse
Suggest that your child choose a name for their mouse. This simple step anchors their imagination and transforms a holiday ornament into an active character in your family's Christmas.
Step 4: Christmas Eve & Morning Discovery
On Christmas Eve, leave out Santa's milk and cookies near the tree. Once the kids are asleep, bring the chair down from the branches and place it beside the plate. On Christmas morning, your child discovers their mouse sat right down with Santa to hear the story of Jesus's birth just like Millhouse!
Choose Your Own Adventure: Bring More Magic to December
Want to add extra wonder to your holiday season? While our tradition works perfectly right out of the box using simple household items, you can expand your seasonal family experience with our officially licensed holiday expansion pieces below—available individually or deeply discounted as part of our tiered holiday bundles!
The Mouse Note Kit ($9.95)
Included in ALL Bundles!!
A whimsical deck of pre-printed, mouse-sized notes featuring charming seasonal prompts. From suggesting specific family kindness activities to guiding fun holiday crafts, these stress-free notes "appear" next to your ornament chair (whenever YOU choose) as messages from the mouse in your house to your little one creating even more magic throughout December.
BONUS
The Elf Off-Ramp: If you’ve been participating in the popular nightly Elf tradition, we get it—the midnight panic of moving a doll is exhausting. Millhouse offers the perfect off-ramp: our Elf Promotion Letter (included in The Mouse Note Kit) lets your elf move on to a new job in the North Pole while your new mouse house guest brings low-stress, faith-filled wonder to your tree.
The Christmas Telegram with Keepsake Holiday Selfie ($9.95)
Included in "The Ultimate Christmas Magic Bundle"!!
A classic Holiday telegram sent from Millhouse himself to the mouse in YOUR house! On the back, a beautiful Holiday "selfie" of Millhouse and his family created by the illustrator of "Millhouse The Christmas Mouse" Kristina Denadic! Help your little one place the telegram in your tree to "deliver" it to your mouse. Then the next morning they'll find it has been whisked away by your mouse and replaced with a mouse sized thank you note! (included in The Mouse Note Kit)
The Official Holiday Accessory Kit ($12.95)
Included in "The Ultimate Christmas Magic Bundle"!!
Curated to compliment three of our favorite Mouse Note Kit ideas, the accessory kit completes the Holiday Magic!
The Mouse Sized Christmas Stocking
On a morning YOU choose, the stocking appears next to the folding chair ornament on the tree with a note from your mouse, asking if your little one can help hang their stocking with the others, after all...they couldn't reach!
The Pinecone
Create a fun family craft together. Whenever you choose, a note appears along with the pinecone suggesting your little one craft a birdfeeder to help the birds in the winter cold! (peanut butter and birdseed not included)
The Matchbox
Another adorable craft project with a companion note. Just add 2 miniature candy canes to help your mouse build their own sleigh just like Santa's!
Big Magic from Small Hearts
When your family brings Millhouse home, you aren't just starting a beautiful new Christmas tradition—you are actively joining a global mission of generosity. Through The Millhouse Folding Chair Fund, 50% of all net profits from our collection are pooled together and distributed directly to vetted, child-focused charities making a real-world difference. Are you a child-focused charity looking for support?
A Message from the Author
“As a father, I wanted to create an alternative holiday tradition—one that is effortless for busy parents but leaves a lasting legacy of faith, wonder, and imagination for our children.” — Frank Cerio