"As morning approached, Maurice saw someting beautiful in the nearby forest. The evergreen trees where the little mouse and his friends liked to play were glowing with tiny little lights. And standing nearby was a man wearing a red suit with nine reindeer pulling a large sleigh. One reindeer had a bright red nose! It was magical.""T'was the night before Christmas, the world was at peace, and one creature was stirring: a mouse named Maurice. While the little guy was snooping beneath the Christmas tree, Santa appeared and said, 'Are you looking for me?'"Twenty-eight rhyming lines describe Maurice's adventure with Santa Claus as he leaves presents under one special tree in the forest for Maurice DeMouse, mouse friend Maureen, Bobby the Bunny, Squeaky the Squirrel, Stinky the Skunk, and Rosie Racoon. But there's one present without a name on it.This is not just a Christmas tale, but a story of cooperation and beautiful - and funny - friendship between the furry friends.Twenty-one photos and a poem about Santa will not only delight children, but adults as well.