This collection of stories includes: A tale about a feral pig running amok on a busy road. There's a story about a pesky ostrich up to no good at the racetrack. How about the man who was alive during the Washington and Roosevelt administrations? Don't miss the story of Mr.Yamaguchi, who was present during both atomic bombings of Japan. There's a tale of a gravedigger who works at midnight. You have to read about the tree seeds that have been to the moon and back. There is all this and much, much more in The Christmas Mouse."