And now this stunning gift set invites friends and family to gather and enjoy the magic of holiday storytelling at its finest.

    This Keepsake Book features recipes and paintings for Christmas -- put one in someone's stocking! Ribbon marker.

    PEEF weaves a powerful message of love and respect to hearts of every age.

    One donkey, called Small One, is old and weak. When the father announces they can no longer afford to keep Small One, the boy sets out to sell him to somebody special. He has a hard time, until a man exchanges a piece of silver for Small One, needing a donkey to carry his wife, Mary, to Bethlehem. Full color.

    In Village Christmas, a family new to Fairacre is viewed with suspicion by their elderly neighbors, the Waters sisters, until an unexpected turn of events works magic over both houses on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, Mrs. Berry, in the nearby village of Caxley, faces an equally eventful Christmas Eve in The Christmas Mouse when she is awakened by two unexpected intruders: a mouse and a bedraggled runaway boy, both taking refuge from a winter storm. Both stories are resolved in Miss Read's comforting style, as warm as the glowing coals of the cottage fire and the spirit of Christmas itself. Miss Read's Christmas Tales are a treat for those who already know Miss Read and a charming introduction to her books for those who do not. As in other books by Miss Read, this volume is complemented by John S. Goodall's delightful line drawings.

    The author discusses the inspiration for his phenomenally successful book, a touching story of a widow and the young family who moves in with her, and their discovery of the first gift of Christmas and what Christmas is really about.

    Then Luz decides to make her own little lanterns or farolitos to light the path for the oncoming celebration, and for her father, who returns home in time for the holiday. Full color.

    The resulting true story of one town's fight against bigotry is the subject of this award-winning "fine book for parents and teachers who want to discuss prejudice and hate crimes with their children".--"Booklist". Full-color illustrations.

    It was written primarily for grown-ups, as long as they are able to behave like children in front of the crib.It isn’t quite the kind of book that one normally comes across. Its author, who is the first to recognise this, assures us that the ones to blame are the kindergarten girls at his school, who forced him to become a story teller.From the very beginning the reader recognises that the crib is a marvellous work of art with which God wished to crown the world even before he created it. We have in our hands a divine play, in which God makes use of everything he has created: from a star which fulfills its majestic role, to the donkey who has to play its own part, which is just as necessary.And since the stage is universal, we too have a particular role. And it is now that the script begins to awaken in us the part we too can play. Henry Hernandez, as a narrator, clearly shows that poetic reasoning can be much more enlightening pure reason when it comes to relating a story as moving as The Christmas Crib that God made.Henry Hernandez was born in Bilbao, Spain in 1941. He graduated in Law (1963) and then obtained a doctorate in Theology (1968). He was ordained in 1969 for the Opus Dei Prelature. Since then his pastoral work has almost exclusively been as chaplain to university students and to schools.

    What better way to capture the true magic of the Christmas season than in a full-length Mary Engelbreit home-decorating collection? In Mary Engelbreit's Christmas Companion: The Mary Engelbreit Look and How to Get It, America's favorite illustrator has teamed up with writer Charlotte Lyons and photographer Barbara Elliott Martin to present the holiday entry in this popular series of home design books.

    Original. 25,000 first printing.

    Because he is helping others, a fourth Wise Man delays journeying with the other Magi to see the newborn Jesus, but thirty-three years later he has an unusual opportunity to meet his Savior.

    Hans the shoemaker works into the night, purposely shut away from the holiday festivities around him. Alone in his shop, with no family and few friends, Hans has never learned the true meaning of Christmas. While he mocks the townspeople's merry preparations, Hans is visited by an angel who brings the promise of a very special gift. Hans eagerly awaits the return of this angelic messenger and crafts a gift to give in return--the finest pair of red boots ever made. As the story unfolds, Hans learns the joys of sharing and fellowship, and finally embraces the spirit of Christmas as he does indeed receive the ultimate gift--a gift from God.

    Festive home decor, from-the-heart handmade gifts, and deliciously tempting recipes can add Christmas cheer to every holiday home. Snowman's Frolic, Jesus Is the Reason, Silver Bells, Santa's Toyland, and Country Gathering are just a few of the decorating themes featured.

    Press the picture keys on the Play-a-Song keyboard and sing your favorite Christmas songs with your favorite Disney characters.

    Mole and his family move to a new home and interact with all the villagers in this tale leading up to Christmas. The story culminates with the village gathering together to celebrate Christmas.

    Parents trust these much-loved books to teach their children Bible stories in a fun, memorable way. The Arch Books series of more than 75 titles is conveniently divided into 10 sections that include related stories for an organized journey through the Bible.

    This beautiful book, magnificently illustrated, is a book for readers of all ages. Full color.

    When the angel comes and announces Jesus' birth, he is skeptical, but when he follows the other shepherds to the stable and sees the baby Jesus, his grumpy attitude changes to one of praise. For ages 7 to 10.

    

    The eleven appealing adventures featured here sparkle with Christmas magic and captivating characters. Inviting, full-color artwork lights up every page.