The cover of a children's book titled 'No Company for Christmas' with a cartoon gray mouse named Roscoe, wearing a green polka-dotted scarf, swinging from the title of the book. Illustrated and animated by Tara Gartin
Illustration of a gray and white cat named Martina, climbing stairs, with a surprised expression on its face and one paw reaching out. Martina is one of the characters of the book titled ‘No Company for Christmas’. Illustrated by Tara Gartin
Pricilla the chef, Earl the care taker, Martina the cat, and Roscoe the mouse, characters from the book, ‘No Company for Christmas’ cling together as they walk down a hall at Terrace Hill after they hear a loud, “Thud”! Illustrated by Tara Gartin
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free coloring sheets of the mouse, Roscoe, at Terrace Hill, looking out of the tower window
Cover art from the book, ‘No Company for Christmas’, by Susan Maupin Schmid and Illustrated by Tara Gartin. Roscoe looks from the tower of Terrace Hill to see if company is coming for Christmas.
Text in red that reads 'No Company For Christmas?!' in a decorative font.

Terrace Hill, that grand old lady of the prairie, feels all alone on Christmas Eve.

But then, she hears a suspicious THUMP! What is it? Marauders? Pirates? Firemen?

Time to wake everyone up to go find out!

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An old Victorian-style mansion with multiple towers, surrounded by snow and leafless trees.

No Company for Christmas brings Terrace Hill, Iowa’s iconic governor’s mansion, to life as the Grand Old Lady of the Prairie. This humorous tale was created by request for Terrace Hill. Full of fun, suspense, and holiday excitement, the book features illustrations that give children a glimpse inside of this historic treasure. From the magnificent chandelier to the soaring arches, here is Terrace Hill in all of her splendor.

To learn more about Terrace Hill, or to plan a visit, go to terracehill.iowa.gov


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