Join Ariel, Belle, Snow White, and the rest of the Disney Princesses as they hang stockings, trim the tree, wrap presents, and more! This Christmas-themed glitter sticker book features 64 pages to color, over 30 sparkly stickers, and a sparkly cover all for just $4.99. [Read more]
Fresh brains roasting on an open fire. Outside the temperature's dropping. The snow is falling, blanketing the world in white. Sleigh bells are jingling. Soon it will be that most wondrous time of the year! That time of flesh-devouring zombie horror! Yes, Christmas is on its way and all the little boys and ghouls are dreaming of stockings filled with candied eyes and bleeding body parts. You'd better watch out! Santa Claws is coming to town and he knows who's been naughty, who's been naughtie... [Read more]
The perfect gift for Christmas! This treasury with flocking features three favorite holiday stories! This merry treasury of stories will warm every heart with holiday tales of sharing, caring, and bearing good tidings of Christmas cheer! This flocked keepsake format-at a new, lower price-will help make the holiday season joyful, readable, and huggable! Includes: ONCE THERE WAS CHRISTMAS TREE by Jerry Smath, TEN TIMID GHOSTS ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT by Jennifer O'Connell and MERRY CHRISTMAS, STINKY ... [Read more]
The classic Christmas carol comes to life in this lushly illustrated keepsake title. Featuring handmade, original paper-cut collages. The Twelve Days of Christmas is a visually stunning book that will be cherished as a piece of art. Inside the pages is a treasury of Christmas traditions, poems, stories, and historical tidbits. [Read more]
The Advent-Christmas Book is the answer for teachers and parents who want to keep Christ in Christmas, create meaningful family traditions, and celebrate the season in classroom and home with handmade kid-friendly crafts, gifts, and recipes. The Advent-Christmas Book offers teachers and parents: Directions for an easy-to-make Advent wreath for home or classroom Simple Advent wreath ceremony Easy-to-follow format by theme Read-together stories for each week of Advent Community building activit... [Read more]
This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1892. Not illustrated. Excerpt: . He listened like a man pursued: and spoke in whispers. "Margaret, my race is nearly run. I couldn't finish it, without a parting word with you. Without one grateful word." "What have you done?" she asked: regarding him with terror. He looked at her, but gave no answer. After... [Read more]
Martin Luther's conception of the Nativity found expression in sermon, song, and art. This beautiful new gift edition of a classic collection combines all three. In thirty compelling Christmas excerpts from his sermons, Luther vividly portrays the human realism of the Nativity: Mary's distress at giving birth with no midwife or water; Joseph's misgivings; the Wise Men's perplexity; and Herod's cunning. Throughout, Luther suggests the question: If we had lived in Bethlehem when Jesus was born,... [Read more]
This book was created as an activity book for my children when they were very young. It became our tradition. Each and every year we continue to look forward to December 1st and the beginning of the holiday season. From December 1st through Christmas, new topics and new ideas are given to help inspire you and your loved ones. Start a new tradition with your children. Enjoy this book with your family and create new memories and traditions each and every Christmas! [Read more]
Hephaestus Books represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Hephaestus Books continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge. This... [Read more]
All they want for Christmas is you? It's the time of year for twinkling lights on trees and kisses under the mistletoe. Yet the passing of another year means nothing to the stunning immortals who lurk in the shadows of the new-fallen snow. And they don't care if you've been naughty or nice. Let four fanged lovers open your eyes to a passion you never dared to imagine. After all, there's no place like home for the holidays and these dazzling vampires can't wait for an invitation. [Read more]
Many Christmas stories have been written through the years, but none has become as much a part of the holiday landscape as A Christmas Carol? or produced a character to match the extraordinary Ebenezer Scrooge. His terrifying encounters with the spirits of Christmases Past, Present, and Future, and the amazing transformation he undergoes during that one evening, has the power to melt the hardest heart. Dickens' inspiring and popular tale of redemption is a delight to read again and again. The... [Read more]
A Christmas Carol has gripped the public imagination since it was first published in 1843, and it is now as much a part of the holiday season as is mistletoe or Santa's reindeer. Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future-it is impossible to go anywhere during the month of December and not hear these names, time and again. Now comes a wonderful new collection of Dickens' Christmas stories, graced with many of the original drawings that appeared in the first ... [Read more]
Mandalas have been used from ancient times to the present as an aid to meditation. The arrangement around a central point assists us in finding our inner centre and helps the spirit unwind in today's increasingly fast-paced, noisy world. Children can occupy themselves for hours with mandalas, and so many teachers and nursery nurses use them in kindergartens. The colouring-in process promotes patience, colour sense and concentration, and the finished mandalas give children a feeling of accompl... [Read more]
Here is a perfect coupling for those Christmas evenings of Christmas journeys. The greatest Christmas story is Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" which has never lost its charm as Scrooge learns compassion and love. "The Christmas Collection" is a varied, well chosen selection of words, stories, essays, poems and reflections made by writer Christina Hardyment. It features music by Britten Corelli and traditional carols. [Read more]
What is myrrh? Why do people kiss under the mistletoe? What is a Yule log? And much more! Wouldn t it be great to understand all our Christmas traditions? Here, Jonathan Green offers the fascinating history behind our most beloved holiday traditions. For example, myrrh is incense made from the resin of a North African bush and was a special gift during biblical times. To the Romans, mistletoe was a symbol of fertility, so today we are encouraged to kiss when it is near. The Yule log was origi... [Read more]
Anne Perry has dazzled readers for decades with her gripping Victorian novels and has won new fans with her acclaimed World War I series. Perry s thrilling Christmas novels, recent additions to her unique repertoire, are set in the most joyous season of the year. In A Christmas Guest, Mariah Ellison, better known as the vinegar-tongued Grandmama from the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series, makes a stunning appearance in a bracing story full of devious delight. and certain death. For Grandmama E... [Read more]
For the first time, the relationship between the Beatles and Christmas is explored in this unique biography. The chapters feature the band's complete holiday time line, fan club and solo Christmas recordings, rare flexis, BBC radio specials, and an array of photographed memorabilia. Behind-the-scenes information on the group's yuletide concerts, their connections with Disney, and a complete discography of their Christmas albums are also included. With insider commentary from the band's former... [Read more]
This amusing and informative guide is full of tips and tricks for having the best Christmas ever, and includes hints and suggestions for hosting the perfect holiday party, useful advice on gift-giving, and more. [Read more]
The final volume in the Everyman's Library Charles Dickens collection features the timeless story of everyone's favorite misanthrope, Ebenezer Scrooge, together with four more of Dickens's Christmas tales. [Read more]
Once upon a time, there lived a little princess who enjoyed all the privileges of being wealthy, especially at Christmastime when visitors would bring her piles of presents. But when the little princess became ungrateful for all she had been given, her parents decided to make a change to their Christmas celebration. This book comes with an audio CD. [Read more]
Christmas is coming, and where better to celebrate than in Busytown? Scarry captures holiday cheer in a series of delightfully illustrated stories featuring his most popular characters. Includes songs, games, and instructions for making a gift. Full color. [Read more]
Featuring more than 85 images from Rockwell's archive of art, this fully redesigned edition brings a fresh, contemporary appeal to the original vintage volume. [Read more]
Christmas is Treva's favorite time of the year. But this year decorations and presents are mysteriously disappearing. When Treva follows a small creature making off with the Chritsmas pudding, she discovers two irresistible trolls who want to have Christmas but don't understand it. Jan Brett's exquisite paintings give readers a magical Christmas full of surprises. Ages 4-8.Hardcover [Read more]
This treasured set includes beloved stories enjoyed by generations! Start your own family traditions, along with the precious habit of reading together, thanks to these holiday classics. Five-book set includes traditional, holiday, and inspirational stories. Titles may vary. Hardcover, 6 5/8" x 8". [Read more]
Hiding by the chimney corner on Christmas Eve, toddler bunny Max hopes to catch a glimpse of Santa-much to the chagrin of his big sister Ruby, who resists her own curiosity in her effort to get little Max to bed. [Read more]
The Grouch is asleep, the Count is dreaming of counting, and it's the night before Christmas! Ernie is in his stockings and Bert is in his cap, but Elmo decides to wake up to see what message Santa has for him! Board bookAges: 4-8 years14 pages [Read more]
The 12 Dogs of Christmas Book by Kragen & Company begins when 12-year-old Emma O Conner finds herself in the middle of a dog-fight with the Mayor and town dogcatcher. In order to strike down their no-dogs law, Emma must bring together a group of schoolmates, grown-ups and adorable dogs of all shapes and sizes in a spectacular holiday pageant. The 12 Dogs of Christmas is a fun, heartwarming story featuring a diverse canine cast of over 101 pooches, perfect for all those who love dogs, kids... [Read more]
Walt Kelly, John Stanley, Dan Noon, and more (w & a) These wonderful Christmas comics from the Golden Age of Comics will warm the hearts of children of all ages. Top cartoonists like Walt 'Pogo' Kelly, John 'Little Lulu' Stanley, Dan Noonan, and many more penned the funny, heartwarming comics in this beautiful collection. You'll meet elves, reindeer, talking snowmen and funny animals-and, of course, Santa Claus himself-in terrific stories that will provide a sense of wonder for kids, Moms... [Read more]
For the first time, the relationship between the Beatles and Christmas is explored in this unique biography. The chapters feature the band s complete holiday time line, fan club and solo Christmas recordings, rare flexis, BBC radio specials, and an array of photographed memorabilia. Behind-the-scenes information on the group s yuletide concerts, their connections with Disney, and a complete discography of their Christmas albums are also included. With insider commentary from the band s former... [Read more]
Ready, set, celebrate the holiday season with the heartwarming projects and activities in Gooseberry Patch Christmas, Book 9. Homespun charm glows from every page of this country-inspired classic, with scrumptious holiday recipes, holly-jolly crafts, and fun projects that bring everyone closer for Christmas. Gooseberry Patch Christmas helps fulfill the promise of Christmas in so many truly authentic ways. Create lasting memories with events and activities that will delight family and friends ... [Read more]
It is impossible to overstate the importance of British novelist CHARLES DICKENS (1812-1870) not only to literature in the English language, but to Western civilization on the whole. He is arguably the first fiction writer to have become an international celebrity. He popularized episodic fiction and the cliffhanger, which had a profound influence on the development of film and television. He is entirely responsible for the popular image of Victorian London that still lingers today, and his c... [Read more]
From choosing what to serve for Christmas dinner and how best to shop and prepare ahead, to planning a full menu and clever ideas for leftovers, how to make the next Christmas dinner one to remember Every aspect of preparing the perfect Christmas feast is addressed in this comprehensive cookbook from the acclaimed chef Margaret Fulton. Recipes include all the traditional dishes such as Roast Turkey with Two Stuffings and Glazed Goose with Apples and Prunes, and also more modern, relaxed ideas... [Read more]
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 111. Chapters: Presenters of the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, Michael Faraday, Richard Dawkins, John Ambrose Fleming, Carl Sagan, Robert Watson-Watt, Frank Whittle, James Dewar, Kevin Warwick, Max Perutz, Desmond Morris, David Attenborough, Archibald Hill, Julian Huxley, Colin Blakemore, Ray Lankester, Oliver Joseph Lodge, John Meurig Thomas, William ... [Read more]
Hephaestus Books represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Hephaestus Books continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge. This... [Read more]
Top Hits! Christmas includes music favorites that have become a permanent part of the holiday season. Correlates with Alfred's Basic Piano Library. Complete Levels 2 & 3 Titles: Do You Hear What I Hear * Feliz Navidad * Frosty the Snow Man * Home for the Holidays * I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Jingle-Bell Rock * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Nuttin' for Christmas * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Shake Me I ... [Read more]
This title is suitable for children aged 2 to 5 years old. Count down to Christmas with this beautiful novelty book by bestselling author/illustrator Salina Yoon, complete with flaps to lift, sticky boot buckles to open and gold foil on the grand finale. From one merry Santa to ten wrapped presents, this joyful rhyming tale follows Saint Nick and his elves as they prepare for the big day: making the toys, checking Santa's list and readying the reindeer. Set to the rhythm of "One Two, Buc... [Read more]
This fun and charming book introduces children to the Christmas story. The pre-cut stencils with each story make it easy for children to draw and create original pictures. [Read more]
'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the base Only sentries were stirring-they guarded the place. The soldiers were sleeping and snoring away As they dreamed of 'back home' on good Christmas Day." One Christmas Eve at a military barracks in the Middle East, some homesick soldiers are paid a visit by Sergeant McClaus, the Santa of Soldiers. This lively and poignant tale is inspired by Clement C. Moore's classic yuletide poem. From the Hardcover edition. [Read more]
The newest and latest and the greatest on Christmas info for kids that is collosal fun! This book is a must have for children and parents to learn more about Twas the Night before Christmas by Clement C. Moore. An approved Teaching and Learning Tool. Notebook style book with a colorful plastic spiral binding. At least 24 pages in every Power Panel Coloring Book, hours of coloring fun with games, puzzles, mazes and connect the dots, word search and a heavy chip board backing. This is a perfect... [Read more]
The newest and latest and the greatest on The Real Story of Christmas info for kids that is collosal fun! This book is a must have for children and parents to learn more about how Jesus was born. An approved Teaching and Learning Tool. Notebook style book with a colorful plastic spiral binding. At least 24 pages in every Power Panel Coloring Book, hours of coloring fun with games, puzzles, mazes and connect the dots, word search and a heavy chip board backing. This is a perfect 'Travel Size' ... [Read more]
The newest and latest and the greatest on Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes info for kids that is colossal fun! This book is a must have for children and parents to learn more about RCCS. An approved Teaching and Learning Tool. Notebook style book with a colorful plastic spiral binding. At least 24 pages in every Power Panel Coloring Book, hours of coloring fun with games, puzzles, mazes and connect the dots, word search and a heavy chip board backing. This is a perfect ... [Read more]
p>Amish families - with all their children, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents - celebrate Christmas in this holiday-happy coloring book. Full of surprises, yet faithful in their detail, these pictures show the many satisfying ways that Amish boys and girls keep Christmas. A delightful series: An Amish Farm Coloring Book An Amish Quilt Coloring Book An Amish Christmas Coloring Book [Read more]
The poem that created Santa Claus? color its vivid images in these new illustrations by John O'Brien. Detailed drawings follow poem verse by verse. St. Nick, sugar plums, on Dasher and Dancer! [Read more]
There's trouble brewing at the North Pole when the list of good children's names goes missing. How will Santa know where to deliver the toys? Rudy the reindeer and his elf friend Star set out to save the day, with help from an enchanting crew of animal pals from ClausKids.com. [Read more]
Children will delight in reading this clever rendition of the classic poem, and coloring in James Rice s celebrated artwork of two lonely cowboys, Old Saint Nicholas, and the ornery Longhorns they must try and get to pull his sleigh. Cowboy Night Before Christmas tells the story of two lonely cowboys huddled in a cold shack on Christmas eve, visited by an old man needing help to harness longhorns to his wagon. After riding out in the night and giving good cowboy assistance, they are amazed to... [Read more]
Father Christmas, with his Irish eyes twinkling, ushers in his seven elves and thus begins the Irish tale told and illustrated in this fun coloring book. [Read more]
Set in a Louisiana bayou and told in Cajun dialect-de chirren been nezzle/Good snug on de flo'-the poem has lively illustrations that perfectly suit the unique text." -Horn Book "Rice is especially good with facial expressions, whether they are on a Texas jack rabbit, a longhorn steer, a dusty cowboy, or the green and long-nosed alligator named Gaston." -Library Journal It's the night before Christmas in a tiny shack on the Louisiana bayou, and Santa Claus, with his eight frien... [Read more]
'Twas the night before Christmas. " and Texas is ready and waiting for old Santy to appear. You may know the story, but you've never heard it like this before. Based on Clement C. Moore's poem, Texas Night Before Christmas is filled with images of the Lone Star State. It is an icy Christmas Eve as this Texas family prepares for Santy's visit. A great ruckus arouses Pa, and he spies Santy himself in full Western garb: rawhide suit, Stetson, and cowboy boots. He fills the young'uns' waitin... [Read more]
Christmas is coming and Dora needs to get ready for the big day! Children can help by coloring the oversized pages that are filled with holiday cheer. This gigantic activity book also includes more than one hundred festive stickers! [Read more]
Spend the most wonderful time of the year with your favorite purple Dino-mite Christmas classic. Join Barney and his friends as they take a musical journey to the North Pole where they are greeted as special guests at Santa's workshop. With music in the air and presents everywhere, it's a dream come true as Santa unveils his secret toys for Christmas. Give the gift of music and laughter in this classic collection of Christmas treats. 2 Holiday Read-alongs That Include:"Barney's Christmas... [Read more]
Little children will enjoy bringing each picture to life in this delightful book. There are lots of fun things to color and stickers to add to every page. [Read more]
Christmas Coloring Books. These coloring books are a festive goody for Christmas stockings! Try handing these coloring books out at your next holiday family gathering for a fun way to keep little hands busy. These yuletide coloring pads also make great boredom busters for long car trips and other travel! 10 3/4 12 pgs. [Read more]
Christmas Doodles Coloring Books. Finish the pictures and color these fun Christmas pages! Christmas Doodles Coloring Books provide activities for your little ones all holiday season. Paper. (2 dozen per unit) 5 x 7 12 pgs. OTC [Read more]
Night Before Christmas Comic Coloring Books. Read and color this classic Christmas story now in comic book style! Night Before Christmas Comic Coloring Books will keep your little ones busy this holiday season. Paper. 5 x 7 20 pgs. OTC [Read more]
Holiday Coloring Books With Sticker Sheets. Bright colors and a dash of creativity will lighten up anyone's holiday spirit! With 12 pages of fun pictures to color and two sticker sheets kids will love filling each page with Christmas cheer! These books are perfect for tucking into gift bags or stockings in the classroom or at home. Each 7 12-pg. book includes two 5 x 7 sticker sheets. (2 dozen books per unit) OTC [Read more]
12 Days Of Christmas Coloring Comic Books. A fun activity for the days before Christmas! 12 Days Of Christmas Coloring Comic Books will keep your little ones busy this holiday season. Paper. 7 12 pgs. OTC [Read more]
Christmas Die Cut Hidden Image Coloring Books. Color the scene and turn the page to reveal the surprise colored image! Christmas Die Cut Hidden Image Coloring Books are great holiday fun for the entire family. Paper. 7 12 pgs. OTC [Read more]
Snowflake Foil Fun Coloring Books. Color and cut out each shimmering page to make hanging ornaments! Snowflake Foil Fun Coloring Books feature a spiral binding so you don't have to worry about bending completed pages. Each drawing has thick lines to color in making it easy for little ones to join in the fun. Paper. 6 8 pgs. OTC [Read more]
Holiday Coloring Books. Snow days have never been more fun! These classic holiday coloring books feature all the jolly favorites like Santa snowmen reindeer and more! These activity pads are perfect for holiday road trips and after school days spent indoors! Also kids love finding these in their stockings! (6 dozen per unit) 7 6 pgs. OTC [Read more]
Santa's Sleigh Flip Coloring Books. Color and flip the pages to see your own Christmas story! Santa's Sleigh Flip Coloring Books provide holiday entertainment for youngsters. Each 4 book includes a sheet of twenty-five 1/4 - 1 1/2 stickers. 12 pgs. OTC [Read more]
Santa's Workshop Paint & Coloring Books. Add water and your own paintbrush to paint each page! Each page in Santa's Workshop Paint & Coloring Books comes with its own detachable palette of 6 colors. Safe and non-toxic. (6 pcs. per unit) 7 6 pgs. Conforms to ASTM D-4236. OTC [Read more]
Ornament Fun Coloring Sheets. Create your own colorful ornaments! Ornament Fun Coloring Sheets provides a holiday activity you can admire all season long. Use your own markers to color each ornament then punch out and hang the designs. (2 dozen sheets per unit) Cardboard and plastic 1 3/8 - 3 1/2 shapes on 4 sheets. OTC [Read more]
Holiday Coloring Contest Sheets. What a wonderful wintertime classroom activity! If it's too cold to go outside for recess have kids color these delightful holiday sheets for fun seasonal prizes. Kids will love using their imagination and creative coloring skills to wish their family and friends a Happy Holidays. (6 dozen per unit) 8 1/2 x 11 OTC [Read more]
Celebrate Christmas with everyone s favorite red-nosed reindeer! Girls and boys will have a holly jolly Christmas when they find a giant Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer coloring book under the tree! Filled with more than 100 holiday stickers, 20 supersized festive pictures to color, and a sturdy handle, this book will be on every child s Christmas list! [Read more]
Sixty delightful illustrations to color: Santa in his sled and by the fireplace, Papa in his nightshirt, a gaily decorated tree and much more. [Read more]
Rudolph is the unlikely hero who saves Christmas in this deluxe coloring book that features a foil and embossed cover. With 96 pages at just $3.99, it is sure to be the hit of the Christmas season! [Read more]
This book binds up over 300 pages of Christmas activities and coloring pages from cutout ornaments to recipes to oodles of connect-the-dots! This holiday book collects over 300 pages of Christmas activities and coloring pages from cutout ornaments to recipes to oodles of connect-the-dots. Kids will love helping Mr. and Mrs. Claus get ready for Christmas, and when they re done, they can cut out the ornaments on the back cover to hang on their own tree! [Read more]
This Christmas coloring book provide fun and challenges for young artists of all ages. A wonderful holiday gift. Over 70 pages of fun filled coloring activites. [Read more]
Traditional story of Clement C. Moore's 'Twas Night before Christmas! These new books are simply fantastic and fun! The LapTop books bring out the art of coloring in this high tech age, and help promote creativity in children and parents alike. A colorful fun panoramic coloring book that is wider than it is tall. LapTop Coloring Books open like a laptop computer and will easity sit on a childs lap because of its plastic spiral binding. The books flip open from the top. Twenty four (24) pages ... [Read more]
Children will enjoy coloring the pictures while reading this retelling of the Christmas classic by Clement C. Moore, which blends Santa Claus with the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch figure of the Belsnickel, a thin, cantankerous old man who visits children before Christmas and rewards or punishes them based on their behavior. [Read more]
Sixteen lovely black-and-white illustrations to color include candy canes, reindeer, poinsettias, and other festive symbols of Christmas. Each central motif is surrounded by elaborate borders of evergreens, holly, lights, and other holiday ornaments. Perforated, translucent sheets are great for crafting mobiles, sun catchers, lampshades, and other projects. [Read more]
These jolly holiday pictures include scenes from "The Twelve Days of Christmas" as well as depictions of Santa Claus, a snowman, and other seasonal images. Color the full-page illustrations by following the easy directions and create dazzling effects that will float off the page. Includes 3-D glasses! [Read more]
These spirited signs of the season include full-page patterns of reindeer, candy canes, and sleigh bells; visions of snowmen, nutcrackers, and ornaments; and a host of pinecones, poinsettias, and other holiday decorations. Color the illustrations by following the easy directions and create festive effects that will float right off the page. Includes 3-D glasses! [Read more]
Learn how Christmas is celebrated around the world by coloring 30 pictures of young carolers in Great Britain, Mexican children playing under a pi ata, a Swedish girl wearing a traditional crown of candles, Greek children parading with drums and triangles, an Australian family picnicking on a beach, and more. [Read more]
Thirty large pictures of festive holiday activities: a family selecting their Christmas tree, wrapping presents, making holiday cookies, Santa popping down the chimney to deliver toys, the family gathered around the tree on Christmas morning, and more. [Read more]
At Helen s home, there are no telephones or electric lights. Cars have not yet been invented, so she and her sister and brothers must walk a mile to school, even in freezing weather. Without refrigeration, they must harvest ice from the pond. But at night she and her family gather around the woodstove to hear stories of castles and princes in hiding. They take horse-drawn sleigh rides, snug under buffalo robes and wool blankets; skate in the moonlight; and on Christmas morning have real maple... [Read more]
It's the last day of school before Christmas vacation and Alex, Chase, and the rest of Mrs. Walter's fifth-grade class couldn't wish more for that final bell to ring. But the day takes a crazy turn when a mysterious meteorite crashes through their classroom window and a genie pops out. He will grant just one wish for the whole class to share. Be careful what you wish for! [Read more]
One holiday season Ellie makes three wishes: that her parents will see that her friend Billy Lee is not imaginary; that snow will fall on Septon's Creek for the first time in fifty years; and that joy will return-especially to her parents, who always seem worried lately. Billy Lee always says, "There is magic in believing something good with all your heart." When Ellie begins to believe, all kinds of miracles occur, from broken tree lights twinkling again, to angel shapes appearing ... [Read more]
On a dark, snowy Christmas Eve, a young man hurrying home for a family celebration enters a chandler's shop to buy a candle for his lantern. He scoffs at the beautifully sculpted creations of the old chandler and instead purchases a simple, inexpensive Christmas candle that the chandler warns him he may find costly. The young man soon realizes that the old man meant, as the poor and ill he encounters on his journey, illuminated by his Christmas candle, become the faces of his relatives, so he... [Read more]
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