Mr. Willowby's Head Over Heels Christmas -- Robert Barry, Hardcover

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

Author: Robert Barry
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/21/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
ISBN: 9780593708194
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author
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. The beloved characters in Mr. Willowby's Head Over Heels Christmas first appeared in Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree, a book that has been cherished by readers young and old since 1963 and has become a holiday classic.