Two lovely little mice, Barti and Emma, live in the hall where the playgroup meets. As they watch what the children do, they always find a way to join in. In this adventure, the playgroup children are busy making Christmas decorations, including a crib scene. But while the playgroup leader Debbie makes sure that the children stay warm, she forgets to put straw in the manger for the baby Jesus. Bartimouse and Emma risk their own comfort to put things right...and then comes a surprise letter. Also available in hardback: 0 7459 4047 1, GBP8.99 Also in this series: Bartimouse Aboard the Ark Bartimouse and the Harvest Garden Bartimouse and the Easter Egg