"What are we, Papa?" the toy mouse child asked his father. "I don't know," the father answered. "We must wait and see."
So begins the story of a tin father and son who dance under a Christmas tree until they break the ancient clockwork rules and are themselves broken. Thrown away, then rescued from a trash can and repaired, they set out on a perilous odyssey to follow the child's dream of a family and a place of their own.
What happens to the mouse and his child in their search for the magnificent doll house, the plush elephant, and the tin seal they had known in the toyshop is a tale to remember and return to.
Treat yourself to a moment of inspiration and calm at one of our Wellbeing Workshops. Enjoy relaxed Shared Reading sessions, strolling through the crisp, wintery Calderstones Park and create your own poetry collection. There’s no need to have read the book, we’ll explore together on the day. Enjoy this festivestory that has stood the test of time and enjoyed by all generations.
The ticket includes unlimited tea and coffee. We strive to make all our spaces and events as accessible as possible to all, please see our accessibility page to help you plan your visit.