{"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\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Barry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Doubleday Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Mr. Willowby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593708194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2025 pg. 62\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":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119368400941,"sku":"9780593708194","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_8b55d2ed-2cdf-4419-a223-3d0de8205184.jpg?v=1756225300","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/mr-willowbys-head-over-heels-christmas-9780593708194","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}