Best of
Christmas

1984

Clifford's Christmas


Norman Bridwell - 1984
    Clifford loves making snowmen, playing ice hockey, and helping out with the tree. But on Christmas Eve, when Santa accidentally drops his bag of toys into Clifford's water bowl, the dog's good heart and Santa's magic make it the best Christmas ever!

The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear


Stan Berenstain - 1984
    How can Santa's sleigh land when there's no snow on the ground? How can he possibly fit down all those skinny-minny little chimneys? And how come every mall has a different Santa? These are just some of the highly delicate issues handled in this classic First Time Book that's back in print with a cheery new cover for a new generation of Bear fans.  From the Hardcover edition.

Arthur's Christmas


Marc Brown - 1984
    Christmas is only days away and Arthur can't find the perfect gift to give Santa! Finally, he has an idea and with a little help from his sister, Christmas will be a success!

Apple Tree Christmas


Trinka Hakes Noble - 1984
    Moving and nostalgic, and brought to life by glowing watercolor paintings, it reveals the joy of a very special present and the love that a father and daughter share.

The First Christmas


Tomie dePaola - 1984
    -- School Library Journal

Silent Night


Joseph Mohr - 1984
    Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light, illustrates the classic Christmas hymm.

The Winter Pascha: Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Season


Thomas Hopko - 1984
    Meditations for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, drawing on biblical readings, liturgical hymns, and verses of the season.

Bialosky's Christmas


Leslie McGuire - 1984
    Bialosky plans a wonderful Christmas party and spends all day preparing for it, but he forgets to do one important thing.

The Donkey's Gift


Thomas M. Coffey - 1984
    A strong, rebellious donkey with a checkered career is sold to a man named Joseph, and during a journey to Bethlehem proves a great help to him and his pregnant wife Mary.

Wee Sing Christmas Book


Pamela Conn Beall - 1984
    Every child's favorite seasonal song can be found in this jolly compilation, from "Here We Come A-Caroling" to "The First Noel" to "Here Comes Santa Claus," and the one-hour CD or cassette can be used to follow along with the book or on its own. No Christmas would be complete without this Yuletide treasure!

The Christmas Donkey


T. William Taylor - 1984
    A small mistreated donkey is sold to a carpenter, who finds the animal very helpful in transporting his wife and new son when the family flees from Bethlehem to Egypt after the king decrees all baby boys must be killed.