The Mouse Who Carried a House on His Back
Vincent was a mouse with boots on his feet, a hat on his head, and a house on his back.
When an ordinary spot on a grassy hill calls out to him, Vincent puts down the house he carries on his back and knows he’s where he needs to be. As hungry and tired travelers pass by, Vincent welcomes them into his home, making room for everyone. And even when it seems that the house is as full as it possibly can be, there is no woodland animal so big or so scary—not a ravenous cat, nor a fox, nor a whole herd of deer—that Vincent would turn it away from his warm, magical home on the hill. Jonathan Stutzman’s charming voice is enhanced by the elegant, inventive die-cut art of three-time Governor General’s Award winner Isabelle Arsenault in this classic tale of a generous little mouse with a special house and an ever-expanding heart.
Within Canada
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Flat rate shipping of $15 on all orders
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Orders are shipped via Canada Post, Purolator, or UPS using expedited parcel service
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All shipments include tracking and are insured up to $100
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You’ll receive tracking details via email once your order ships
Local Pickup:
Free local pickup is available at our storefront:
92 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario
United States Orders
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Flat rate shipping of $15 on all orders
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US orders are shipped via Purolator using the DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) method. This means that import duties, taxes, and customs fees are not included at checkout and may be collected by US Customs before delivery.
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At this time, I do not offer DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), so any additional charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
International Orders
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Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on your location
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Estimated delivery: 10–14 business days, depending on destination
Additional Information
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We use eco-conscious packaging and aim to reduce waste wherever possible
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Customs, duties, and taxes are the responsibility of the customer
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Aprikose is not liable for delays, damage, or loss caused by shipping carriers
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Some oversized or irregularly shaped items may incur additional shipping charges—if applicable, we’ll contact you after checkout
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
At Aprikose, your satisfaction means everything to us. If you're not completely happy with your purchase, we accept returns within 14 days of delivery for store credit or exchange only.
Please note: we do not offer refunds.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for a return, items must be:
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Unused, unwashed, and in original condition
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In the original packaging, with tags attached
NON-RETURNABLE ITEMS
The following items are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged:
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Undergarments, including socks and underwear
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Magazines
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Items marked Final Sale
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All discounted or sale items
HOLIDAY & SEASONAL ITEMS
Items sold as part of our seasonal or holiday collections marked FINAL SALE are not eligible for return or exchange.
STORE CREDIT
Shop credit can be used both in-store and online.
To redeem your credit for an online purchase, please contact hello@shopaprikose.com as well as visit our Returns Center.
HOW TO START A RETURN
To request a return for store credit or an exchange, please visit our Returns Center.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
Once we receive and inspect your return, you’ll receive an email notification regarding the status. If approved, store credit will be issued or your exchange will be processed. Approval is at the sole discretion of Aprikose.
SHIPPING COSTS
Customers are responsible for the cost of return shipping.
Original shipping charges are non-refundable.
DAMAGED OR LOST ITEMS
We pack every order with care and attention to detail. However, once your package leaves our facility, Aprikose is not responsible for lost or damaged items in transit.
If your order arrives damaged or is lost, we recommend contacting the shipping carrier (e.g., UPS or Canada Post) directly to file a claim.