Day 10: A Creature Was Stirring
Day 10 is here with A Creature Was Stirring by Heather S. Pierczynski (Author), Skylar Hogan (Illustrator).
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I mean… just look at this cover! Pure Christmas joy right there!
Mouse had never heard of a mouse NOT stirring. How could he possibly sleep the night before Christmas? But when he runs into the big guy, will he continue stirring or finally head to bed?
This is such an adorable spin-off of the timeless tale, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
So….. our elf, Pete will be found causing a stir! AKA playing the drums just like the little mouse in the story.
I just used a little cup and broke a chopstick in half and taped them to his hands :) You can’t tell from this picture, but he’s fairly up high (don’t need the kiddos asking why there is tape stuck to his hands ;).
The note will say something like:
A creature WAS stirring, it was an ELF! I brought you this super fun book that gave me all kinds of ideas to do in the middle of the night! Do you like my drum set?!
Enjoy this book and check out the worksheets and craft on the table!
Love, Pete
Steps for Day 10:
Set up Pete with some “drums”
Read A Creature Was Stirring
Christmas Mouse craft explained below
Complete free printables
Here is a simple Christmas mouse craft for your kiddos! And, can be turned into an ornament. I found this one at Sweet Sensations Crafts and Activities. Follow this link for directions and/or use free printable below.
Print this out. Or draw your own shapes :)
Can copy and paste into a word document or download PNG here!
Coloring sheet for the littles :)
Copy and paste into a word document or download PNG here.
For the older kiddos, get them thinking about maybe ANOTHER creature that would be stirring on Christmas Eve night. They can choose any “creature” they want, draw a picture and write it on the line below.
Copy and paste into a word document or download PNG here!
I hope your family enjoyed this book and activities!
Stay tuned for I Got Christmas Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison (Author), Frank Morrison (Illustrator)!
