Tumtum and Nutmeg are big heroes in tiny packages — they may even be the world's bravest mice. Arthur and Lucy, the children of Rose Cottage, are terribly neglected by their absentminded father and must be looked after. Just as the holidays are approaching, an evil neighboring mouse absconds with the children's Christmas gifts. Will they be able to retrieve them in time? More exciting adventures await them when they take a holiday seaside vacation replete with treasure maps and more evil mice. Even when their world gets chaotic, this is still a cozy read. Mouse-sized vehicles run smoothly, battles are epic, but weapons shoot sherbet powder and peppermint gas. Check out these heart-warming tales to be enjoyed by all during the holidays.

Lion's blood by Steven Barnes

Dinosaur summer by Greg Bear ; illustrations by Tony DiTerlizzi

Alvin journeyman by Orson Scott Card

The shadow of Ararat by Thomas Harlan

Stars & stripes forever by Harry Harrison

Fatherland by Robert Harris