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Mr. Willowby’s Head Over Heels Christmas

By Robert Barry

Hardcover

Published on Oct 21, 2025 | 40 Pages

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Published on Oct 21, 2025 | 40 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 2
Ages 3–7

The beloved classic Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree gets a sequel!

Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree 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.

On 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.

An 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.

Also available: Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree

★ "A highly recommended Christmas story that captures the magic of friendship, this title has something for the young at heart of all ages and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser." —School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

"Ho ho ho and a merry publication to an old classic newly found." —Kirkus

"This found treasure is sure to delight fans of the original as well as new readers." —Youth Services Book Review

ISBN 9780593708194 (Hardcover)
Published on Oct 21, 2025
Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Dimensions 8-1/4 x 10-3/4
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: M

ISBN 9780593708217 (Ebook)
Published on Oct 21, 2025
Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: M

Robert Barry

ROBERT BARRY was 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. His most famous book, Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, has been cherished by readers young and old since 1963.