The Jolly Postman brings a batch of wonderful letters for Christmas, including notes from the Big Bad Wolf and all the King's men.

    This endearing story and beloved music have truly become a Christmas classic. The holiday tale of Uncle John and Connie Lou have touched the hearts of millions and taught all of us about the true meaning of Christmas.

    Opus the penguin makes a Christmas wish that he might fly.

    “Sure to become a Christmas favorite, this beautifully illustrated story of a family’s unusual tradition brings to life the true spirit of Christmas.”--American Bookseller

    The lonely girl befriends, as only a child can, a tiny fir tree. Anna and Tree, as she calls him, grow up together, unlocking the secrets of friendship and sharing the wonders of nature. It is this same profound appreciation and love of nature that the grown-up Anna, now Sister Anthony, passes on to her students.When Tree is threatened by a winter storm, Sister Anthony, by now an old woman, decides to give up her dearest friend, allowing him to become the most enjoyed and famous tree of all: the tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City.A perennial holiday favorite, The Christmas Tree is about learning to love and, ultimately, being able to share that love with others.

    This is the charming story of a beautiful girl who is whisked away to the Land of Sweets to dance beside colorful fairies and blooming flowers. The Nutcracker is a timeless story for children of all ages.

    Join the celebration!  Start a new Christmas tradition by sharing Nicholas Allan's delightful holiday tale with your family.  Whimsical illustrations combined with cheerful text guarantee that everyone will get into the Christmas spirit this holiday season.There's nothing the innkeeper likes more than a good night's sleep.  But that's the last thing he'll be getting on a night of angels, shepherds, bright stars...and a very special baby.Nicholas Allan's charming retelling of the Nativity story will delight and amuse readers everywhere.  The perfect gift to spread Christmas cheer!

    As a young Japanese boy recovers from a bad chill, his mother busily folds origami paper into delicate silver cranes in preparation for the boy's very first Christmas.

    His house is filled with decorations. But somehow something seems to be missing. . . . Presents! Pooh has forgotten to get gifts for his friends. What will he do? Full color.

    Nicholas, leading to his modern counterpart, Santa Claus, who pays tribute to the birth of Christ on Christmas.

    As chunky as its subject, chock full of hilarious full-color illustrations, Santa Claus's strictly unauthorized biography contains a ho, ho, ho--or an oh, oh, oh--on every page. 125 full-color illustrations.

    The story of a mischievous teddy bear who falls from Santa's Sleigh on Christmas Eve and starts to search for a new home.

    Christmas promises to be a happy time for them, they have so much to look forward to. Then they find out that their friend Annie's mother is ill, so Violet, Ruby and Miss Biscuit decide to share their Christmas with Annie and her family... and Christmas turns out to be very special indeed.

    Faber Piano Adventures Angels We Have Heard On High * Coventry Carol * Ding, Dong Merrily on High * Frosty the Snowman * God Bless All * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * The Little Drummer Boy * Little Elf's Christmas * Must Be Santa * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Silent Night * Up On the Housetop * We Three Kings of Orient Are.

    All of his ten years had been filled with his father's recollections of that glorious night. Those warm and glowing stories with their message of hope, mad life more bearable for this hump-backed, crippled child. Now it was the 33rd anniversary of the night the heavens shouted for joy. The little sheperd boy was alone in the hills tending his fathers sheep, and pondering that great night. He was wishing he could have heard the angels too. Out of the darkness of the night, came a man who changed his life forever. The tender and loving response of the little shepherd, and the miracle of the Savior's touch in his life, will become a bright new Christmas tradition in your family.

    Michael card leads us on a journey through the world as it awaited Jesus at his first coming.

    Borrowing shapes and patterns from ancient and modern folk art, the illustrations feature generous spreads filled with cunning details. Full color throughout.

    Stephen, the youngest page at the court of King Wenceslas, is asked to accompany his monarch on a mission of good will to a poor peasant.

    Jane Yolen, Tomie dePaola, and Adam Stemple have captured the wonderful diversity of the holiday's traditions in this lavishly illustrated collection of stories and legends, original poems, carols both old and new, and Christmas customs. Included in these colorful and decorative pages are such stories as the well-loved legend of Baboushka; the stately measures of the classic carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and the rollicking new song "North Pole Express"; descriptions of Christmas food, animals, and plants; a history of Santa Claus; a verse play about shepherds; and poems that are reverent, witty, and touching. This beautiful book, the loving collaboration of a distinguished author, artist, and musician, is the ideal companion for a family Christmas.

    

    Also included are lesser known works such as Bernaert van Orley's "Marriage of the Virgin", "The Tender Madonna of the Stars" by Tintoretto and the Mantegna composition, "The Christ Child Blessing". These Northern Renaissance paintings are joined with the Christmas story from the King James Bible and excerpts from poetry and music texts of the period to create a vision of a Renaissance Christmas.

    A compilation of the lyrics to twenty-one popular Christmas carols, including Away in a Manger, Deck the Halls, and Good King Wenceslas..

    Each page is decorated with ivy garlands or holly sprigs that encircle bits of yuletide lore. Illustrations.

    When Wally and Carrie Koala break their Christmas tree bulbs and balls, Piper the lorikeet helps them make "magic" decorations.

    This second edition includes 120 favorite Christmas carols, including: Angels We Have Heard on High * Auld Lang Syne * Carol of the Bells * Coventry Carol * Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy * Good King Wenceslas * He Is Born, the Holy Child * Hear Them Bells * It Came upon the Midnight Clear * Jingle Bells * Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine * Joy to the World * Mary Had a Baby * Once in Royal David's City * Sing We Now of Christmas * The Twelve Days of Christmas * and more.

    An illustrated edition of the seventeenth-century Canadian Christmas carol that places the Nativity story in a Huron Indian setting.

    Library binding with gold leaf etching!