{"product_id":"mr-willowbys-head-over-heels-christmas-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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available: Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Doubleday Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51661509722386,"sku":"9780593708194","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e11a4fa6-a9c0-4817-903e-c6d05d408eea.jpg?v=1760446772","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mr-willowbys-head-over-heels-christmas-9780593708194","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}